India defeated China
The Indian women’s hockey team defeated China 3-0 in one of the final matches of their group stage of the Bihar Women’s Asian Champions Trophy 2024 played at the Rajgir Hockey Stadium today. In this match, Sangeeta Kumari (32), Salima Tete (37) and Deepika (60) scored goals to give India a spectacular victory. With this victory, India not only secured the first position in the group standings, but Deepika also confirmed her place in the scoring charts with eight goals.
Match details:
India started aggressively from the first minute. Deepika got a penalty corner as soon as the match started but Chinese goalkeeper Surong Wu made a brilliant save. Due to the strong defense of both teams in the first quarter, neither team was able to score a goal.
In the second quarter, China tried to score a goal on a counterattack, but Indian goalkeeper Bichu made a brilliant save. India also got penalty corners several times but failed to take advantage of them. At the end of the first half the game was still tied 0-0.
India gained momentum in the third quarter. In the 32nd minute, Sangeeta Kumari deflected Sushila’s quick pass into a goal and gave India the lead. Five minutes later, Preeti Dubey, after a brilliant play, passed the ball to Salima Tete, who with a precise shot made it 2-0.
China stepped up their attack in the final quarter but India’s defensive line gave them no chance to score a goal. In the last minute, India were awarded a penalty corner, where Deepika scored with a brilliant drive to give India a decisive 3-0 victory.
Next match:
India will now play their final group match against Japan on November 17, 2024 at 4:45 pm IST.
Match broadcast:
All matches of the Bihar Women’s Asian Champions Trophy Rajgir 2024 will be telecast live on Sony Sports Ten 1, SonyLIV and DD Sports.
The Indian team is excited to continue their performance and secure a place in the final of the tournament.
