India’s women’s hockey team has had an outstanding performance in the pool stage of the Women’s Asian Champions Trophy 2024, finishing undefeated. The team secured five wins from as many matches, topping the standings with a perfect record of 15 points.
India’s performance at the Asian Champions Trophy
- India vs. Japan: India dominated Japan with a 3-0 victory in their final pool match. Navneet Kaur broke the deadlock in the third quarter, and Deepika Kumari sealed the victory with two penalty corner conversions in the fourth quarter.
- India vs. China: India continued their winning streak with a 3-0 win over China, showcasing their attacking depth and defensive solidity.
- Other Matches: India also defeated South Korea, Malaysia, and Thailand, maintaining their unbeaten run throughout the pool stage.
Standout Players
- Deepika Kumari: Leading the goal scorers chart with 10 goals, Deepika has been instrumental in India’s success, scoring both field goals and penalty corner conversions.
- Navneet Kaur: Navneet’s individual brilliance and timely goals have been crucial for India, including her goal against Japan which broke the deadlock.
- Defensive Line: The Indian defence, led by Udita, Sushila Chanu, and Vaishnavi Vitthal Phalke, has been solid, keeping the opposition at bay and allowing goalkeepers Savita Punia and Bichu Devi Karibam to face minimal pressure.
INDIA HAS DEFEATED PARIS OLYMPICS 2024 SILVER MEDALIST TEAM CHINA 3-0 🤩
Fourth Continuous win for Team India at Women's Asian Champions Trophy 2024 💥
WELL DONE GIRLS 🇮🇳👏 pic.twitter.com/vayD0cnVpF
— The Khel India (@TheKhelIndia) November 16, 2024
As the top team in the pool stage, India will face Japan again in the semifinals on Tuesday. The team’s consistent performances and the form of key players like Deepika and Navneet will be pivotal in their quest for the title.
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