Indian Women’s Hockey Team Wins 3-0 Against Ireland in Spain Tour

Indian Women’s Hockey team has given a breathtaking performance by winning against World cup silver medalists Ireland in their final friendly match. They have achieved a spectacular score of 3-0 to end their Spain tour.

The team had drawn their first open friendly match at Murcia in Spain by 1-1 against Ireland on Saturday.

Match Details

India showed a remarkable attacking potential that has stretched the Irish defenders right from the start as the forward line made potential swoop into the striking circle.

Navjot Kaur found the first breakthrough for the team when she converted a splendid field goal in the 13th minute of the match to help India take a lead by 1-0.

In the second quarter, Ireland got a penalty corner opportunity when India has committed a foul but it was well-saved by the defense.

In the 26th minute, a timely assist by the experienced Deep Grace Ekka helped Reena Khokar double the lead to 2-0 ahead of the 10-minute half-time break.

India continued to play well but minutes before the third quarter India gave away a penalty corner again to Ireland. But India’s strong defensive skills turned this opportunity into a vain.

In the final quarter, India has given a powerful attack. They were awarded a PC that was well-converted by Gurjit Kaur who was the highest goal scorer for India.

An elated chief coach of the Indian women’s hockey team

He said that she is proud of the team because playing six matches in nine days can be very difficult and the last two matches were played without our skipper Rani who has a shoulder strain, said Sjoerd Marijne.

He told that the team was particularly good on the day as they controlled the whole match and had them in their circle only six times. They have played a good structure, with good disciplined hockey.

He concluded that one of the things that they have improved in this tour is personal leadership and taking responsibility. He is not only seeing the score, it’s good to win 3-0 but he is happy with individual performances.

Earlier, India had leveled the four-match series against hosts Spain. By winning gloriously against the World cup silver medalists Ireland, the team has proved that it is one of the strongest women’s hockey team across the world.

By: Aishwarya Sharma

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