Rupinder Pal Singh struck twice as India beat Ireland 3-2 in their opening match of the mens hockey competition at the Rio Olympics on Saturday.Drag-flickers VR Raghunath (15th minute) and Rupinder (27th, 49th) converted three out of seven penalty corners as India secured their first win in an opening clash at the Olympics since Sydney Games 2000. Ireland were superior in the second half, finding the net twice through Jermyn John (45th) and Conor Harte (56th) at the Olympic Hockey Centre.Going by world rankings, India (5th) were the favourites in the Pool B encounter against Ireland (12th) and the eight-time gold medallists dominated the first two quarters.While India launched multiple raids, Ireland defended in numbers and relied mainly on counter attacks in the opening period.Indias domination was evident from the fact that they earned six penalty corners in the first two quarters as against Irelands two.Indias first real scoring chance came in the last minute of the first quarter when they earned their first penalty corner, but their variation didnt work and from the resultant build-up Ramandeep Singhs effort was saved by David Harte in front of the Irish goal.Seconds from the end of the first quarter, India earned three more back-to-back penalty corners, the last of which was ably converted by VR Raghunath with a powerful low flick to the right of the Irish goalkeeper.Seven minutes into the second quarter, Ireland had their first scoring chance when they secured a penalty corner and John Jermyn scored from the opportunity but the goal was disallowed as the push was not stopped properly. Calvin Johnson Youth Jersey .com) - Christian Ponder will get another chance to prove himself for the Minnesota Vikings, with head coach Leslie Frazier announcing Wednesday that the struggling quarterback will start this weekends game against the Green Bay Packers. Austin Bryant Jersey . Pence singled in the winning run with no outs in the ninth inning to give the Giants a 7-6 victory over the San Diego Padres on Sunday. http://www.authenticnfllionslockroom.com/Youth-TJ-Hockenson-Elite-Jersey/ .S. -- Nikolaj Ehlers registered a hat trick for the third straight game and Jonathan Drouin had a goal and five assists as the Halifax Mooseheads hammered the host Cape Breton Screaming Eagles 10-1 on Tuesday in Quebec Major Junior Hockey League action. Jahlani Tavai Youth Jersey . Brazilian national coach Luiz Felipe Scolari has confirmed that the veteran goalkeeper is set to join Toronto on loan, saying it will help him be ready for the World Cup. Will Harris Jersey . The Masters champion and winner of last weeks Australian PGA has a three-round total of 14-under 199 at Royal Melbourne. "Im in a really good position for tomorrow," Scott said. LONDON -- Crystal Palace will play in the Premier League next season after winning the most lucrative match in world football, beating Watford 1-0 at Wembley Stadium after Kevin Phillips scored an extra-time penalty. Less than two months before his 40th birthday, Phillips came off the bench to smash his spot kick beyond Manuel Almunia in the 105th minute after Wilfried Zaha was fouled by Marco Cassetti. It was the first victory in the one-off match for Phillips in four attempts, while Palace manager Ian Holloway lost last year with Blackpool against West Ham. Almunia kept his Watford in the match with several saves in regulation time. He dived the correct way for the penalty, but his right hand failed to even get a touch on Phillips fiercely struck shot. "I had in my mind where I wanted to take it, I was happy to take it. I picked my spot and stuck to it. I dont know if thats going to be my last match but if it is -- what a way to sign off," Phillips said, before paying tribute to Zaha in his final game for Palace. "This man goes to Manchester United now with our very best wishes. Hes been great for us this season, and he really wanted to leave having seent Crystal Palace up to the Premier League.dddddddddddd" Zaha earned the penalty with a piece of trickery to entice Cassetti into lunging in as the Palace forward dribbled into the box. "Im very tired and Im very happy," said Zaha, Alex Fergusons last signing for United. "Walking into the stadium full of so many people is just amazing. Im going to have to get used to it." The match to decide the third promoted team from the League Championship is worth at least 120 million pounds for the winner. The figure is based on prize money and payments based on the worst-case scenario that the team finishes last in its first season and is relegated. It doesnt include sponsorship, ticket and merchandise sales. Watford, the top scorers in the League Championship this season, was subdued and caused Palace little trouble until extra time. Goalkeeper Julian Speroni did well to get to the ball firs