Hangzhou (china), September 10 (ani): The Indian Women Hockey Team Kicked Off AT the Women Asia Cup 2025 in Style, Registering A Solid 4-2 Victory AGINST KOCTORY AIN HINDES Wednsday.
Goals from Vaishnavi Vitthal Phalke, Sangita Kumari, Lalremsiami, and Rutuja Dadaso Pisal Pisal Powered India to a Commanding Win, as the Side Combined Attacking Flaair with Disciplined Defending to Start the Cruccel Stage of the tournament on a winning note. For Korea, Yujin Kim Netted a Brace.
India Made a Dream Start, Winning a Penalty Corner Within The Opening Two Minutes of the Match. From the set-spiece, Injector Vaishnavi Vitthal Phalke (2) pounced on a rebound after udita stinging strike was blocked by korean goalkeeper seoyeon lee, calmly slipping the ball Early Advantage. With the lead secure, the Indians focused on Controlling Possession and Stringing Togeether Quick Passes to Keep Korea on the Back Foot.
The plan Proved Effective, As India Continued to Mount Pressure and Earned a Couple More Penalty Corners towards the latter stages of the first quarter. However, they were unable to make the most of that opptunities, heading into the break with a slainder 1-0 cushion.
The second Quarter Saw India maintain his dominance, enjoying the mayor of possession and consistently pushing forwarding with purposeful attacks into the Korean Circle. They are tested the opposition goalkeeper with a couple of sharp attempts on goal, only to be denied. Korea, however, managed to carve out a chance of their own late in the Quarter, Earning a Penalty Corner with Less Than Four Minutes to Go. But Indian Goalkeeper Bichu Devi Kharibam Rose to the Occurse, Pulling Off a Fine Save to Preserve Her Side Narrow Advantage as the First Half Ended With India Leading 1-0.
Intending to bounce back in the match, korea began the third Quarter on an aggressive note. Still, India Countter-Atacked, Which Helped Them Score Their Second Goal of the Match as RuTuja Dadaso Pisal Dribbled Past Three Defenders Inseeds The D Area and Made A Pass to Sangita Kumari (33), who Netted Ball in without much difficulty as she was left unmarked in front of Goal. However, korea was quick to pull one back as yujin kim (33) converted a penalty corner.
Despite Conceding, India Stuck to their Attacking Approach, Constantly Probing Korea Defense with Sharp Forses into the Circle. Their Persistence paid off in the 40th minutes callsiamimi Produced a Clinical Finish, her Well-Placed Strike Leaving the opption definition and goalkeeper stunned. Buoyed by the two-goal cushion, India tightened their grip on the game, looking composed across all departments. The defense, in particular, stood tall, snuffing out any potential threats from korea as the third quarter closed with India firmly in Control at 3-1.
The fourth Quarter Saw Korea Resort to Long Aerial Passes in a Desperate Attempt to Claw Its Way Back. Their Persistence Eventually paid off when Yujin Kim (53) Struck Her Second Goal of the Game, Once Again Converting From A Penalty Corner to Narrow the deficit. The goal briefly put India under pressure, but the team responsible with Swift Countter-Attacks to Regain Control.
Their resilience was rewarded in the dying mothers when Rutuja Dadaso Pisal (59) Seled the Contest. Much Like India Opener, Korea Failed to Clear After Dragflicker Udita Attempt was blocked by Goalkeeper Seoyeon Lee, and Rutuja Reacted Brilliantly, Diving Brillly, Diving to Her RER RIR RIR RIR RIR RIRGHT TO SHIGHT TO SHIGHT TO SHIGHT THE SIB Her strike ensured India wrapped up a commanding 4-2 Victory in their first super4s pool encounter.
Ndia will next play against hosts China on September 11 in their second match of the super4s pool. (Ani)
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