India end Europe tour with 4-3 win vs Austria

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Ramandeep Singh and Chinglensana Singh Kangujam struck twice to guide the Indian men's hockey team to a sensational 4-3 win over Austria in their final encounter of the Europe Tour here.

Double goals from Ramandeep (25th minute, 32nd) and Chinglensana (37th, 60th) helped India end the tour with three wins and two loses.

For Austria, Oliver Binder (14th), Michael Korper (53rd) and Patrick Schmidt (55th) sounded the board.

In fact, it was Austria who took an early lead through Oliver Binder's goal in the 14th minute to end the first quarter 1-0.

India, however, made amends in the second quarter when they won a PC in the 25th minute. A clever variation saw comeback-man Amit Rohidas pass the ball to Ramandeep Singh who deflected the ball into the circle to equalise the scores. They made better circle penetrations and a brilliant breakthrough came in when Ramandeep scored a rollicking field goal in the 32nd minute.

But a determined Austria put one past the India goalkeeper when they won a PC and Michael Korper converted it successfully in the 53rd minute to set up a close finish. Austria then pushed India on the back foot when they scored in the 55th minute via Patrick Schmidt to equalise 3-3.

With just 10 seconds left for the final hooter, a cross hit by Gurjant saw Chinglensana deflect the ball into the goal and seal the match.

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