India lose 3-4 to SA in friendly

India reduced the margin four minutes later with a field goal scored by forward Mujtaba and went into the interval just a goal behind. Going into the second half,India created a few good moves,penetrating South Africa’s circle several times and levelled 2-2 in the 47th minute through a penalty corner converted by Sandeep.

However,three minutes later,Norris-Jones put South Africa ahead. India once again fought back strongly and equalised seven minutes later through a field goal by Uthappa. South Africa scored next in the 61st minute through a penalty corner by Justin Reid and with no further goals from either side,it proved to be the winning goal.

In the run-up to the Tri-Nation,India drew Spain 3-3,before losing the second Test 1-2 and beat South Africa 6-5 in the first friendly. The four matches helped the Indian players adjust to the blue turf. India will play against Great Britain on Saturday in the inaugural match of Tri-Nation series in Santander,Spain.