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'Attackers saare so rahe the aaj' - Fans discontent with Indian team despite beating Pakistan 2-1 in Asian Champions Trophy 2024

Sports News: The Indian fans were unhappy with the performance of the players against Pakistan in the Asian Champions Trophy 2024. Though India finished the group stage unbeaten, there were some loopholes.

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'Attackers saare so rahe the aaj' - Fans discontent with Indian team despite beating Pakistan 2-1 in Asian Champions Trophy 2024

'Attackers saare so rahe the aaj' - Fans discontent with Indian team despite beating Pakistan 2-1 in Asian Champions Trophy 2024 (Source: X)

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The Indian fans were unhappy with the performance of India against Pakistan in the ongoing Asian Champions Trophy. India beat Pakistan 2-1 in the arch-rivalry game to enter the semifinals without losing a game. However, the fans were not happy with the fact that the forwards were not able to attack as much as one would have liked.ย 

India had an advantage of head-to-head record over Pakistan coming into the game. In the second half, Pakistan played with 10 players. Yet, India could not put on a domiannt performance like they usually do otherwise. The fans were unhappy with the fact that no field goal was scored by India in the game.

Pakistan pierced the circle and scored a field goal. On the other hand, India's both goals were a result of the penalty corner conversion from Harmanpreet Singh. The Indian captain scored back-to-back goals and ensured India got the lead. While attack needed to be better, Indian defensive unit put on a show.

Fans hope to see improvement in India's game

In particular, the Indian goalkeeper Krishan Bhaaddur Pathak was fantastic who made a lot of saves. But the fans felt it was not a side that won the Bronze medal at the Paris Olympics last month. Despite not having a great game, India would take the win as it came against the arch-rivals.

It has been over 3137 days since India lost a game against Pakistan. In 2016, Pakistan last won a Hockey game against India. They have a lot to work on their game with not a good attacking and defensive units. A lot of results have to go their way to qualify for the semifinal of the tournament.

The fans expected India to put on a better performance in the semifinal and the final. Being the defending champions, there is an added pressure on the Indian team. India beat Malaysia 3-2 in the final last year in Chennai to win the Asian Champions Trophy. Fans would hope to see a dominant performance in the next few matches.

Here's how the fans reacted to India's performance against Pakistan in the Asian Champions Trophy 2024 -

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