HASTINGS (New Zealand), Apr 5:
Indian women’s hockey team’s dismal run continued as they suffered a narrow 1-2 loss against World No. 5 China in their last pool B match of the Hawke’s Bay Cup here.
After a goalless first quarter, Rani gave India the lead in the 19th minute but Yu Qian scored the equaliser for China in the third quarter before Wang Mengyu sealed the match with another goal in the final quarter.
The match started slowly with most of the battles taking place in the midfield and both teams struggling to penetrate the circle. China had the best opportunity in the first quarter with a penalty corner which was well saved by Savita.
India came to life in the second quarter early with Rani scoring off a swiftly-worked counter from the right, giving India the lead in the 19th minute. China immediately hit back, and won a pelanty corner of their own, but another save from Savita ensured India went into the break with a 1-0 lead. (PTI)
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