In a match played in driving rain, on a water-logged pitch, the magical quality of a semi-final so wonderfully set up between the Olympic Champions Argentina and Asian Champions India failed to take off. The match did happen and the Olympic Champions clinched it 1-0, thanks to a wonderful penalty corner conversion by Gonzalo Peillat in the 17th minute.

Disappointed Indian players console teammate Akashdeep Singh (on his knees) after their defeat to Argentina in the Hockey World League semi-final at Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar yesterday. pic/PTI