New Delhi || 13-11-2024 The Indian Women’s Hockey Team registered a 3-2 win against Korea in their second match of the Bihar Women’s Asian Champions Trophy Rajgir 2024 on Tuesday.
In the closely-fought encounter Sangita Kumari (3’) continued her splendid form in front of goal while Deepika (20’, 57’) scored a final goal to confirm the victory for India. Lee Yuri (34’) and Captain Cheon Eunbi (38’) were the goalscorers for Korea.
Till the third quarter the score was 2-2. India had the first opportunity to score as the last quarter began but Deepika’s shot sailed harmlessly over the bar. The game became sloppy as both teams were desperate to find the next goal. and get the lead. India found their rhythm as the quarter headed to a close and earned two penalty corners but failed to find the back of the net.
With little more than 3 minutes left, Navneet was fouled in the circle and India was awarded a penalty stroke. Deepika was calmness personified as she sent the keeper the wrong way and scored India’s third goal from the spot.
Korea threw everything they had to equalise in the closing minutes but India managed to hang on to their slender one goal lead and finally won the match 3-2.
India earlier on Monday registered their first win against Malaysia 4-0. China leading the point table with two wins due to better goal score difference. India in the second position.
