The New Zealand men led 2-0, but lost their semi-final to India 3-2 today. It was a disappointing result for the men, who looked to have the game well in hand for the first half-hour.
They got off to a dream start when they went ahead 1-0 in only the second minute, through a Simon Child field goal. When Nick Haig scored after a penalty corner in the 18th minute, New Zealand looked as if they would ease into the final.
The Indians got one back 10 minutes later courtesy of a penalty stroke and the score at halftime was 2-1. The New Zealanders will rue some missed opportunities just before and after the interval, including one that Child would normally have converted.
As the second spell wore on, the Indian side looked increasingly confident, playing with pace and deftness. They equalised after 42 minutes and five minutes later forged ahead.
New Zealand pushed everyone forward near the end, and even pulled keeper Devon Manchester off the field, but couldn't score a third goal.
In the other semi-final, Australia beat England 4-1, so New Zealand will meet England for the bronze medal tomorrow.
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