India men hammer Ireland 4-0; Eves edge Germany 1-0

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India continued their domination over Ireland, defeating the visitors 4-0 in their return leg men's FIH Pro League match here on Saturday.

It was India's second consecutive win over Ireland, having defeated the same opponents 3-1 in the first-leg here on Friday. The Indians dominated the proceedings from start to finish, scoring through Nilam Sanjeep Xess (14th minute), Mandeep Singh (24th), Abhishek (28th) and Shamsher Singh (34th).

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The men's side face England next on February 24. Meanwhile, the Indian women's team avenged their humiliating 0-4 loss to Germany yesterday by beating them 1-0 on Saturday.

Star drag-flicker Deepika scored the all-important goal from a set piece. The eves will play The Netherlands next on February 24.

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