BHUBANESWAR: An Indian team in utter disbelief choked amid high drama at the Hockey World Cup here on Sunday, as New Zealand stunned the hosts in sudden-death shootout (5-4) to move into the quarterfinals and relegated the Tokyo Olympics bronze medallist to play the placement matches in Rourkela.
Leading twice by two goals -- 2-0 first and then 3-1, the Indian defence failed to withstand the pressure exerted by New Zealand who beat India at their own game to come back and end the 60 minutes level at 3-3.
