Canada’s 11-2 demolition of England in their men’s hockey clash in the ongoing CWG 2022 War was marred by ugly scenes during the second quarter. There was a brief scuffle between Canada’s Balraj Panesar and England’s Chris Griffith, forcing the other players to step down to separate the two and defuse tensions.
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In what led to the chaotic scenes, it seems Griffith didn’t like one bit, pulling on Panesar’s stick with Canada as he grabbed his opponent’s shirt with two trading headbutts. However, before the situation worsened, other players and field officials intervened.
Following the result, Panesar was shown a red car and Griffith escaped with a yellow card.
England then fully exploited their one-man advantage, extending their lead to 5–1 immediately after the sanctions. And finally sealed the game 11-2.
The hosts will now face Australia in the semi-finals
India advanced to the semi-finals with a 4-1 win over Wales. Harmanpreet Singh put his name on the scoreboard with a hat-trick with Gurjant Singh.
Harmanpreet opened India’s account in the 18th minute when she converted a penalty corner and then made it 2-0 in a minute when she converted another penalty corner. India led half the time. He then completed his hat-trick with a penalty stroke in the 41st minute and then Gurjant Singh scored a field goal in the 41st minute to make it 4-0.
Wells eventually achieved their goal after creating several chances when Gareth Furlong scored five minutes before the final hooter to make it 1–4.
With the win, India moved up to the top of the points table with 10 points from four matches, unbeaten with three wins and a draw. England also had 10 points but India were ahead on the basis of better goal difference.
India will take on South Africa in the semi-finals on Saturday.
The gold medal match will be played on Monday.
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