Have to convert extra possibilities: Harmanpreet Singh

Indian hockey skipper Harmanpreet Singh urged his staff to “end effectively” because the staff suffered its first defeat within the ongoing FIH Males’s Professional League to lower-ranked Spain in Bhubaneshwar.

Execution of penalty corners as soon as once more grew to become the speaking level as India misplaced 2-3 on Sunday, after an exciting 4-3 win over New Zealand within the tournament-opener.

“We had been creating a variety of possibilities. We obtained a variety of penalty corners. We had been making an attempt for various variations and combos. However typically, they don't work out. Now we have two extra matches to go subsequent week, so hopefully we are going to attempt to convert extra possibilities,” Harmanpreet stated.

World No. 5 India received 5 penalty corners in opposition to Eighth-ranked Spain however may solely convert one -- from the stick of Harmanpreet himself within the twenty seventh minute.

The opposite being a subject aim by Abhishek within the fifty fifth minute.

For Spain, Eduard de Ignacio-Simo (seventeenth), captain Marc Miralles (twenty seventh) and Marc Reyne (57th) scored to assist their staff choose up the win.

India will face New Zealand on November 4 and Spain on November 6 within the reverse leg fixtures.

“We attempt to play with full stress. So, we are able to create attacking possibilities. We had been capable of intercept a variety of passes and enter into the circle. However we are able to enhance upon our ending,” stated the defensive bulwark of the Indian staff.

Harmanpreet additional hailed the ‘residence crowd’ on the Kalinga Stadium.

“That is our second residence and we at all times obtain large assist from the group right here. So, it brings us a variety of constructive vibes that we are able to do higher and push ourselves,” he concluded.