Dilip Tirkey: Former captain and Hockey India president Dilip Tirkey said he had full confidence in goalkeeper PR Sreejesh's abilities after the team secured a thrilling 1-1 (4-2) shootout win against Great Britain in the men's hockey quarterfinal in the Paris Olympics on Sunday.
Despite being one man down for almost three quarters, the Indian team defended well in the rest of the match to face a shootout battle for the semifinal spot. Sreejesh stood up for India in the shootout, saving on two occasions in his final quadrennial event. Meanwhile, India converted all their chances to progress to their second consecutive semifinals in the Olympics for the first time since 1972.
In the 17th minute of the clash, Amit Rohidas received a red card for dangerous stick tackle on Great Britain player that left India with 10 men for the remainder of the match.
