Rio 2016: India win 2-1 against Argentina in men's hockey

Rio de Janeiro: India beat Argentina 2-1 in a men's hockey pool match at Rio Olympics here on Tuesday.

India's Kothajit Khadangbam (2R) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal during the men's hockey match against Argentina. Pic/ AFP

Chinglensana (8th minute) and Kothajit Khadangbam (35th) were the scorers for India. Gonzalo Peillat (49th) reduced the margin for Argentina at Olympic Hockey Stadium.

It is India's second win in three Pool B matches, after beating Ireland 3-2 and getting beaten by Germany 1-2.