India beat Pakistan 3-1 for second straight win
Skipper Manpreet plays an instrumental role in victory
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Muscat: Skipper Manpreet Singh put on a stellar show as India registered a facile 3-1 victory over arch-rivals Pakistan in the second match of the Asian Hockey Champions Trophy here on Saturday.
India got off to the worst possible start as Pakistan forced a goal in the opening minute of the match through a penalty corner.
In the first quarter of the game, Pakistan dominated as India struggled to penetrate the Pakistan defence.
It was a flash of brilliance from Manpreet in the second quarter of the game that saw India equalise 1-1. At half-time, both teams were locked 1-1.