Paris Olympics 2024 | PR Sreejesh emerges hero; India beat Great Britain to qualify for semifinals of men's hockey
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India beat Great Britain 4-2 in penalty shoot-out to enter the semifinals of the men's hockey event at the Paris Olympics, having played with 10 men for more than 40 minutes.
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This is their second consecutive semifinal appearance at the Games.
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India were reduced to 10 men after Amit Rohidas was shown a red card for raising his stick against a Great Britain player.
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Veteran custodian PR Sreejesh, playing his last international tournament, stood like a rock in front of the Indian goal, making saves after saves.
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It was India who took the lead through Harmanpreet Singh in the 22nd minute from a penalty corner before Great Britain drew level through Lee Morton from a field effort in the 27th minute.
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India will play the winner of quarterfinal match between Germany and Spain in the semifinals.