India 'A' hockey team hold South Korea 2-2

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The Indian men's 'A' team rallied twice to hold South Korea to a 2-2 draw in the fifth and final practice hockey match played at the Sports Authority of India ground yesterday.

South Korea began well with an early 3rd minute goal converted by drag-flicker Jang Jonghyun. India 'A' forward Gurjant Singh helped the home team equalise in the 9th minute through a splendid field goal to end the first quarter in a 1-1 stalemate.

The visitors continued their good form into the second quarter, creating potential opportunities to score. In the 23rd minute, an infringement by Indian defender saw South Korea win a PC which was converted by Jang Jonghyun to take a 2-1 lead. A PC in the 50th minute saw India 'A' equalise the score-line through drag-flicker Harmanpreet Singh's goal.

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