Sachit made a confident start in the match by winning the opening game 11-8. Pardeep Narwal was back at his best after an uncharacteristically low-key performance against the Warriors in Mumbai. Despite being under contract, Barcelona were powerless to stop the transfer as the French side met the buyout clause in Neymar’s contract. After the Rio Olympics last year, the WFI parted ways with foreign coach Vladimer Mestvirishvili. The arrival of a 37-strong Indian contingent dominated the local news but the stint was hardly helpful for the Indian wrestlers. “To be honest, I was not aware of that,” Vettel said of the seven-year drought. Josh Magennis scored twice in a five-minute spell to ensure the Irish victory and create a seven-point gap to the third-place Czechs, who play in Belfast on Monday. While playing for the Foxes, the pair had forged a strong midfield partnership that helped the minnows win an unprecedented Premier League title in 2015-16. Muguruza, one of the pre-tournament favourites, dropped serve once. In the 54 kg category, Mohan ended the challenge of Atiman while Parveen won the title in the 57 Kg category with a win over Anuj.