India beat Oman 3-0 in Asian Champions Trophy

New Delhi: India men’s hockey team defeated Oman 3-0 to register their first win in the third Asian Champions Trophy at Kakamigahara, Japan on Tuesday.

After the change of ends, the Indians found it difficult to breach the Omanese defence till the 62nd minute when Amit Rohidas converted a penalty corner to make the scoreline 3-0.

India will now play Pakistan in their next league match on Thursday.

India had earlier lost 0-2 and 1-2 to China and hosts Japan in their opening two matches in the tournament.