New Delhi [India], June 7 (ANI): The Indian Junior Women’s Hockey Team got here from behind to file an exhilarating 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 aim every, enabling India to safe a draw and preserve their place on the prime of Pool A within the Women’s Junior Asia Cup 2023, as per the Hockey India press launch.
Korea swiftly settled right into a passing rhythm and dominated India within the first quarter, controlling the vast majority of possession and repeatedly testing India’s defence. Korea received a few penalty corners within the first quarter however did not capitalise; nonetheless, they had been in a position to take the lead when Yujin Lee (15′) scored a discipline aim by way of a well-placed shot from contained in the D. With a 1-0 lead, Korea entered the second quarter with an assertive method and performed a urgent sport to dominate India. However, minutes earlier than the half-time break, India started to place stress on Korea by counterattacking, however they had been unable to seek out an equaliser. Meanwhile, Korea shifted gears and began taking part in extra aggressively which helped them double their lead as Jiyon Choi (30′) transformed a penalty nook with absolute precision to be sure that Korea went into the half-time break with a 2-0 lead. The third quarter started with Korea attacking once more and successful an early penalty nook, which India’s goalkeeper Aditi Maheshwari saved to forestall Korea from extending their lead. Meanwhile, India upped their sport and started bisecting Korea’s backline, which paid off when Deepika Soreng (43′) scored a discipline aim to tug one again for the Indian staff. Keen to carry on to their benefit, Korea centered on maintaining possession of the ball within the fourth quarter, nonetheless, that did not cease India from discovering the equaliser as Deepika (54′) calmly transformed a penalty stroke to degree the rating. Confident after getting again within the sport, the Indian staff elevated the frequency of their assaults however no extra objectives had been scored within the closing quarter as the sport led to a 2-2 draw. The Indian Junior Women’s Hockey Team will subsequent play in opposition to Chinese Taipei of their fourth and final Pool A sport on June 8 at 12:30 hrs IST. (ANI)