In an exciting encounter during the Junior Women’s Hockey World Cup, India faced off against New Zealand in a classification match, ultimately triumphing after a thrilling penalty shootout. The match concluded with a 3-3 tie in regulation time.
During the regulation 60 minutes, Ropni Kumari (8th minute), Jyoti Chhatri (17th minute), and Sunelita Toppo (53rd minute) scored one goal each for India, while Isabella Story (11th minute), Madeline Harris (14th minute), and Riana Pho (49th minute) found the net for New Zealand.
The game culminated in a penalty shootout, where India emerged victorious with a score of 3-2. Sakshi Rana and Preeti successfully converted their chances for India, with Mumtaz Khan scoring the decisive goal in sudden death.
On the opposing side, New Zealand’s Hannah Cotter and Riana Pho managed to convert their shots during the penalty shootout.
India commenced the match with a dominant presence, consistently applying pressure on New Zealand’s defense and penetrating their territory. Despite New Zealand’s counterattacks, India maintained its momentum and secured an early lead when Ropni Kumari successfully converted a penalty corner.
However, New Zealand’s Isabella Story equalized with a penalty corner goal, followed by Madeline Harris scoring a field goal, giving New Zealand a 2-1 advantage at the end of the first quarter.
India displayed an aggressive approach in the second quarter, yielding immediate results as Jyoti Chhatri netted a field goal, leveling the score once again at 2-2.
During the second quarter, both teams focused on ball possession, making it challenging for New Zealand to create scoring opportunities. As a result, no further goals were scored in the second quarter, leading to a 2-2 tie at halftime.
In this fiercely contested match, India’s ability to perform under pressure shone through, securing them a victory in the penalty shootout. This win adds to India’s journey in the Junior Women’s Hockey World Cup, showcasing their determination and skill on the field.
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