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Indian Hockey Team Edges New Zealand 3-2 in Thrilling Paris Olympics 2024 Opener with Harmanpreet Singh's Last-Minute Goal

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There was a huge amount of support for the Indian Hockey team in the Yves-du-Manoir Stadium, and the team didn’t disappoint them as India defeated New Zealand by the barest of margins, 3-2.

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The game had its ebbs and flows, as the momentum passed from one side to the other.

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India kept New Zealand under pressure and made a terrific start as Abhishek scored a fine goal, and Dominic Dixon's deflection didn’t help the Kiwis.

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But Indian fans' jubilation was cut short when Vivek Sagar Prasad made a costly error in the circle, giving New Zealand a penalty, and Sam Lane scored the equalizer to bring the game to even.

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Neither team was willing to buckle down.

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New Zealand tightened up their defense as India was looking to break free.

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As the game was moving at a rapid pace, Vivek Sagar scored an outstanding goal to give India the advantage in the 34th minute.

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Legendary Simon Child scored a terrific goal through a short corner to bring the scoreline to 2-2.

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Harmanpreet Singh, leading from the front as skipper, scored a last-minute goal to win it for India in the opening match against New Zealand.

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