FIH Pro League: We have behavior of not ending video games after we are in management, says Graham Reid
The Indian males’s hockey crew may need received its FIH Pro League double-header towards England however head coach Graham Reid isn’t utterly happy with its efficiency, particularly the tendency of permitting opponents to come back again into the sport.
India pulled off wins in each the video games towards England, profitable the primary one within the shootout after being locked 3-3 within the regulation time earlier than registering a 4-3 victory within the second on Sunday.
With the dual wins, India climbed to the highest of the Pro League desk, with 21 factors in 10 video games up to now.
“We seem to have a habit of not finishing those games when we have control of them. We let the other team get back into it. But I suppose that’s hockey nowadays. In the third quarter, we lost control a bit and we need to look into that,” Reid mentioned.
“The corners went in tonight and we had opportunities to try some variations. It was a really good fight with them and our boys showed a good heart and good spirits. Games like these help in building characters. And it’s always good to come out on top,” the coach added.
India subsequent play towards Germany on the identical Kalinga Stadium in one other two-legged tie on April 14 and 15.
“It’s good to win and reach top of the table, but now we have to prepare for Germany, who are also a very tough team. They will always bring a competitive team. They are a great hockey nation. So, we can look forward to some good games coming up in two weeks,” Reid mentioned.
Harmanpreet, who scored a hat-trick within the second match, mentioned he was completely satisfied to have helped within the crew’s profitable trigger.
“My aim has always been to score goals for the benefit of the team. Even if I score one or two goals, or don’t score any, I always look to help the team in any which way I can. All my goals are memorable for me and are my favourite ones – because I scored them for India,” Harmanpreet mentioned.
“England are a very good team, they did not give up till the last minute. But we also performed well to keep our calm.
“It is also a learning lesson for us that we need to maintain our lead and the pressure in the match so that we can play freely in the final two quarters,” he added.
Captain Amit Rohidas mentioned that the 4-3 win over England on Sunday has given the gamers a substantial amount of confidence.
“We have gained a lot of confidence. Everybody in the team is making their contribution and we are showing a great team effort,” Rohidas mentioned.
“I am enjoying leading the team and it has been a great learning experience for me. But, more than that, everyone in the team wants to play for the benefit of the team, and that has been a really good thing to see in the past few games.”
