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India beat Pakistan 5-3 to advance at the men's Hockey World Cup
Published
India defeated Pakistan 5-3 in their World Cup meeting and secured a place in the next round of the tournament.
Why it matters
Progression keeps India's title campaign alive, while an eight-goal rivalry match provides an immediate test of defensive control before the knockout phase.
Evidence assessment
The Indian Express reports the final score and qualification outcome. The supplied item does not include a full match chronology or independent tournament record.
Medium confidence — The event is supported by the supplied report and is stated with attribution; unresolved details are identified in the evidence note.
Coverage assessment
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