Ipoh: Selvam Karthi struck the decisive goal in the final quarter as India edged past New Zealand 3–2 in their Sultan Azlan Shah Cup clash in Ipoh on Thursday.
After their nail-biting 4–3 victory over Malaysia a day earlier, India carried forward the momentum with goals from Amit Rohidas in the 4th minute and Sanjay early in the second half (32′). New Zealand’s George Baker kept his team in contention with a quick brace in the 42nd and 48th minutes, but Selvam’s late strike in the 54th minute sealed the win for India.
India will now face Canada in their upcoming fixture on Saturday.
