Drag-flicker Gurjit Kaur and forward Sharmila Devi scored a goal each from penalty corners as India beat China 2-0 in the Women’s Asia Cup hockey tournament to win a bronze medal here on Friday. this is
In a rematch of the 2017 final, which India won in a shootout, Sharmila took advantage of a counterattack on a penalty corner by Gurjeet, which was blocked by the Chinese defence, turning the ball into the cage for India in 13th. made -0. Minute.
Six minutes later, India went 2-0 up as Gurjeet struck a powerful blow into the Chinese goal from another penalty corner.
India survived some strong attacks from China in the second half and secured their third bronze medal in the event. India has won the title twice and has also lost the final several times in this event.
On Friday, both the teams tried to infiltrate each other’s strike circle at the start of the match, displaying good attacking and defending skills. Both India and China created potential scoring opportunities and also got penalty corners, but both the teams missed to take advantage of the opportunity.
However, in the 13th minute, India’s effort paid off, as Sharmila found herself in the right spot after Gurjeet’s powerful drag-flick was intercepted by the defense line, as the hooter was ringing to signal the end. first quarter.
Charged-up, the Indian eves started the second quarter on an aggressive note, and four minutes later they earned a penalty corner, which was duly converted by Gurjeet.
China tried to find an opportunity to cut the deficit, and their efforts were rewarded with a PC, but India’s captain Savita made a remarkable save to negate the Chinese.
A few minutes later, Navneet got a chance to add a third goal to the scoreline, but missed the goal from the right side of the goalpost.
China, trailing 0-2 after a ten-minute half-time break, started the third quarter on the front foot and put pressure on India. India’s defense remained strong and it negated every attempt by China on the target.
The later phase of the third quarter saw both the teams fight for possession. China showed better attack and penetrated into the circle of India.
However, the Indian defense soaked up the pressure and successfully defended the Chinese threat at the end of the third quarter to maintain the scoreline 2-0.
At the start of the fourth quarter, China won another penalty corner but failed to convert it. During the counterattack, Salima Tete got a chance but her reverse flick was blocked by the Chinese defence.
China enjoyed their possession during the final quarter with all guns blazing. She earned three consecutive PCs in the final minutes, but a solid performance from the Indian defense helped the Indian women finish third in the Women’s Asia Cup.
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