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In the last match of the FIH Hockey 5s Men's World Cup Oman 2024, the Indian Men's Hockey Team defeated Egypt 6-4 in Muscat, Oman, on Wednesday, securing fifth place in the competition.
In the last match of the ‘FIH Hockey 5s Men’s World Cup Oman’ 2024, the Indian Men’s Hockey Team defeated Egypt 6-4 in Muscat, Oman, on Wednesday, securing fifth place in the competition.
According to a Hockey official statement, Mohammed Raheel (8′), Pawan Rajbhar (9′), Maninder Singh (10′, 23′), Mandeep Mor (11′), and Uttam Singh (13′) scored for India, while Captain Amr Sayed (14′, 19′), Mostafa Ragab (23′), and Karim Atef (24′) scored for Egypt.
India ruled from the start, with Mohammed Raheel (8′) and Pawan Rajbhar (9′) scoring early to take a 2-0 lead. The momentum continued when Maninder Singh (10′), Mandeep Mor (11′), and Uttam Singh (13′) scored in rapid succession, extending India’s lead.
Faced with an unflattering scoreboard, Egypt increased their attacks, and Captain Amr Sayed (14′, 19′) scored two goals to keep his team in contention. Despite this, India had a 5-2 advantage at halftime. Egypt made hard efforts in the second half in an attempt to make a comeback, but Maninder Singh (23′) scored again, giving India a 6-2 lead.
