Amit Rohidas to Miss Semifinal Against Germany After Red Card Incident
Indian Men’s Hockey Team defender Amit Rohidas will not play in the semifinal match against Germany on Tuesday. He received a one-match ban for a foul during the quarterfinal match against Great Britain.
Incident Details
In the second quarter of the match, Rohidas was given a red card for raising his stick and hitting opponent William Calnan’s head. As a result, India played the rest of the match with one player down.
Official Statement
The International Hockey Federation (FIH) released a statement saying, “Amit Rohidas was suspended for one match for a breach of the FIH Code of Conduct which occurred during the India vs Great Britain match on August 4.” The statement added that Rohidas will miss match No. 35, India’s semifinal match against Germany.
Match Highlights
Despite the setback, the Indian team, led by Harmanpreet Singh, defeated Great Britain in a thrilling quarterfinal match. The scores were tied 1-1 at the end of regulation time, but India won the shootout 4-2 to advance to the semifinals. Harmanpreet Singh scored a penalty corner goal, and goalkeeper PR Sreejesh made crucial saves during the shootout.
Doubts Revealed
Amit Rohidas -: Amit Rohidas is a player in the Indian Men’s Hockey Team. He plays as a defender, which means he helps protect his team’s goal from the other team.
Red Card -: A red card is a penalty in sports like hockey and football. It means the player has to leave the game immediately and cannot play in the next match.
Semifinal -: A semifinal is a match that comes just before the final. The winners of the semifinal matches get to play in the final to compete for the championship.
International Hockey Federation -: The International Hockey Federation, also known as FIH, is the organization that oversees international field hockey competitions. They make rules and organize big tournaments.
Shootout -: A shootout is a way to decide the winner of a match when the score is tied. Players take turns trying to score goals one-on-one against the goalkeeper.
