Canada pip India

India, who began their campaign with a 4-1 win over Kenya yesterday, played an aggressive game and found the equaliser in the 26th minute when Brojen Singh banged home a skipper Sandeep singh pass to take the break on level terms 1-1.

But the second string team failed to breach the Canadian defence in the second half despite creating a plethora of chances. Canada, who got into the lead in the opening minute off a penalty corner conversion by Peter Milkovich, struck the winner through Green in the 51st minute.

India were guilty of squandering six penalty corners,three in each half, while Canada could manage just threein the first half. Team manager Dr Raj Kumar Jaipal said the team played very well during the second half. 8220;They tried valiantly six times but unfortunately could not score.