'We are sorry': FIH on clock howler during India women's hockey team's semifinal loss at Commonwealth Games 2022

'We are sorry': FIH on clock howler during India women's hockey team's semifinal loss at Commonwealth Games 2022

PTIUpdated: Saturday, August 06, 2022, 12:01 PM IST
article-image

The International Hockey Federation (FIH) on Saturday apologised for the clock controversy that took place during the Indian women's team's semifinal loss against Australia at the Commonwealth Games, saying it would "thoroughly review" the incident.

Australia's Rosie Malone, who missed her first attempt during the penalty shootout, was gifted another chance as the eight second countdown on the scoreboard hadn't started. The forward did not miss the second time, putting her side in the lead.

The Indians eventually lost the semifinal 0-3 in the shootout after both teams were tied 1-1 at the end of regulation time as the crowd booed the technical officials for the decision.

"In the semi-final match of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games between Australia and India (Women), the penalty shootout started mistakenly too early (the clock was not yet ready to operate), for which we apologise," FIH said in a statement.

"The process in place for such situations is that the penalty shootout has to be retaken, which was done. This incident will be thoroughly reviewed by the FIH in order to avoid any similar issues in the future," the statement added.

RECENT STORIES

IND vs ENG, 3rd Test: Zak Crawley Hilariously Falls Over While Coming Back For 2nd Run At Lord's;...

IND vs ENG, 3rd Test: Zak Crawley Hilariously Falls Over While Coming Back For 2nd Run At Lord's;...

'Just Happens With Me, Man': Rishabh Pant's Candid Explanation About Losing Grip On Bat While...

'Just Happens With Me, Man': Rishabh Pant's Candid Explanation About Losing Grip On Bat While...

IND vs ENG 3rd Test: Sachin Tendulkar’s Portrait Unveiled At Lord's MCC Museum Before The Opening...

IND vs ENG 3rd Test: Sachin Tendulkar’s Portrait Unveiled At Lord's MCC Museum Before The Opening...

IND vs ENG, 3rd Test, Day 1: England Win Hat-trick Of Tosses, Ben Stokes Opts To Bat First At...

IND vs ENG, 3rd Test, Day 1: England Win Hat-trick Of Tosses, Ben Stokes Opts To Bat First At...

How Much Will Devin Booker Earn After Signing Highest Annual Extension Salary In NBA History With...

How Much Will Devin Booker Earn After Signing Highest Annual Extension Salary In NBA History With...