New Delhi: Indian juniors etched out a commanding 10-2 victory over Russia in the six-nation Under-21 invitation hockey tournament in Gniezno, Poland.
In their third outing of the tournament on Thursday, Indian strikers continued their good form to score almost at will to script another huge win.
Forward Gurwinder Singh Chandi slammed three goals (16th, 61st and 65th minutes) while drag-flicker Raghunath (15th and 25th) and skipper V Raja (17th, 27th) shot home twice each.
Yoga Singh (32nd), Roshan Minz (42nd) and Ajitesh Rai (68th) also found the target for India.
However, the match started in an unexpected manner as minnows Russia managed to take the lead in the sixth minute.
But the Indians quickly took control and dictated terms henceforth.
Russia scored their second goal in 44th minute.
India are now top of the table after winning all three of their matches so far and have become strong contenders for the title.
They had beaten Pakistan 4-0 and Czech Republic 12-0 in the previous two encounters.
They are also sitting pretty on the front of goal difference. India have scored 26 goals so far while conceding only two.
India next take on another title contender Germany before facing the hosts in their final league match.
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