Prashant, Pawan share secret of success
The Hindu
Both shot-stoppers feel playing a quarter helps their focus
Keeping a clean sheet is a matter of pride for any goalkeeper, but it’s rare to see two goalkeepers joining hands to keep their side’s post safe and contribute in the team’s win.
Prashant Chauhan and Pawan, who played alternately to help India beat Belgium 1-0 in the quarterfinals of the men’s hockey Junior World Cup at the Kalinga Stadium here on Wednesday, backed each other well.
“Earlier goalkeepers were changed at halftime (if required). Now with one goalkeeper playing a quarter, we think we can play with full focus. When one goes out, he mentally prepares him to do well on the next opportunity. For Belgium, we focused on saving penalty corners,” Prashant, hailing from Uttar Pradesh, told The Hindu on Thursday.
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