New Delhi [India], June 9 (ANI): The Indian Junior Women’s Hockey Team confirmed their place within the semi-final of Women’s Junior Asia Cup 2023 after a convincing 11-0 victory over Chinese Taipei on Thursday in Kakamigahara, Gifu Prefecture, Japan.
The spectacular victory meant that India completed the match’s group stage unbeaten and are on prime of Pool A.
India will face Japan within the semi-finals on Saturday with the winner advancing to the match’s remaining and likewise confirming a berth within the upcoming FIH Junior Women’s World Cup 2023.
The prime three groups within the Women’s Junior Asia Cup 2023 will earn computerized qualification to the FIH Junior Women’s World Cup, which will probably be held in Santiago, Chile, from November 29 to December 10.
Ahead of the essential match, Captain Preeti expressed confidence about workforce India’s prospects.
“As one of the leading teams in Asia, it is crucial for us to excel in the Junior Men’s Asia Cup. Our performance thus far has been commendable and we aim to maintain this momentum going into the semi-finals”, she stated, in keeping with a Hockey India launch.
“Also, we are aiming to qualify for the FIH Junior Hockey Women’s World Cup 2023 and we are just one win away from accomplishing it. The team will give its all in the semi-final against Japan,” she added.
The Indian workforce displayed its dominance in the course of the pool stage remaining undefeated all through.
They began their marketing campaign with a convincing 22-0 victory towards Uzbekistan, adopted by 2-1 win over Malaysia. In the thrilling encounter towards Korea, they secured a 2-2 draw.
Japan has additionally demonstrated sturdy kind all through the match with notable victories towards Hong Kong China (23-0) and Indonesia (21-0). Despite a 0-1 loss to China, they bounced again to defeat Kazakhstan 8-0, securing second spot in Pool B. (ANI)