Antwerp (Belgium) July 14 (IANS) The Indian junior men s hockey team marched to a comfortable 5-0 win against Ireland in their opening match at the Under-23 Five Nations Tournament here on Saturday.
After a goal-less first quarter the Indian side led by Dipsan Tirkey found their momentum as they struck a splendid field goal in the 20th minute through Rajkumar Pal.
Mohd Umar doubled the team s lead in the 25th minute with an impressive field goal and three minute later Mohd Raheel converted a penalty corner to take India s lead to a comfortable 3-0.
India fetched two more goals in the 32nd and 60th minutes through Shilanand Lakra and Raheel respectively.
India s next match is against Britain on Sunday.

--IANS pur/vm