Kuala Lumpur, Dec 11 (Agency) The Indian Junior Men’s Hockey Team will look to book a spot in the Semi-Finals of the FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup Malaysia 2023 when they take on the Netherlands in the second Quarter-Final on Tuesday.The Indian Junior Men’s Hockey Team will enter into the Quarter-Finals high on confidence after defeating Canada 10-1 in their third and final Pool C game. Earlier in the tournament, India beat Korea 4-2 before losing their second match to Spain 1-4. Having finished second in Pool C with six points, India will take on the Netherlands, Pool D table toppers. Indian Junior Men’s Team Captain Uttam Singh said, “We have played some good hockey in this World Cup.
Coming off a big 10-1 win certainly boosts our confidence going into the knockoutstages. We’ll look to put our best foot forward and play to the best of our ability like we always do.”Meanwhile, Coach C R Kumar said, “The players are in a good space and are ready to take on whatever is thrown at them. We’ll continue to take this tournament one match at a time. Yes, the Quarter-Final is a big match but it’s nothing the boys aren’t prepared for.”India will face the Netherlands in the quarterfinals on Tuesday at 0845hrs IST. The Semi-Finals and Final of the tournament will take place on December 14 and 16 respectively.