New Delhi [India], June 7 (ANI): The Indian Junior Women’s Hockey Team started their marketing campaign on the Women’s Junior Asia Cup 2023 in Japan in an thrilling method as they received their opening two video games whereas within the third match, they got here again from behind to drag off an exciting draw.
After registering a stellar 22-0 victory over Uzbekistan of their opening sport, India picked up a comeback 2-1 win over Malaysia earlier than preventing again in opposition to Korea to safe a 2-2 draw, as per a Hockey India press launch.
Now, on Thursday, the Indian Junior Women’s Hockey Team will lock horns with Chinese Taipei in a bid to substantiate their Semi-Finals berth.
Notably, India are at the moment on prime of the Pool A desk having accrued seven factors from three video games and a victory of their final group-stage sport in opposition to Chinese Taipei will see them advancing to the last-four stage of the match.
Speaking forward of the essential conflict, Indian Junior Women’s Hockey Team Captain Preeti stated, “The tournament so far has been good for us as we are yet to lose a game. The matches against Malaysia and Korea were closely-fought, but it gave us a chance to prove our mettle as we bounced back in both games after conceding first.””We consistently keep our plans and objectives in focus, ensuring that we remain steadfast against any opposition we may encounter. Regardless of the challenges we face, we are committed to giving our best and staying dedicated to our strategies,” she added.
Going by their current type, India mustn’t face a lot bother in defeating Chinese Taipei, who has thus far received just one sport out of three that they’ve performed within the match and are positioned fourth in Pool A with simply three factors of their kitty.
The Indian Junior Women’s Hockey Team will play in opposition to Chinese Taipei of their fourth and final Pool A sport on June 8 at 12:30 hrs IST.
Notably, the Indian Junior Women’s Hockey Team got here from behind to file an exciting 2-2 draw in opposition to Korea of their third sport of the Women’s Junior Asia Cup 2023 in Kakamigahara, Gifu Prefecture, Japan on Tuesday.
Yujin Lee (15′) and Jiyon Choi (30′) discovered the again of the online for Korea, whereas Deepika Soreng (43′) and Deepika (54′) scored a objective every, enabling India to safe a draw and keep their place on the prime of Pool A within the Women’s Junior Asia Cup 2023. (ANI)