India kicked off their FIH Women’s Junior Hockey World Cup campaign with a resounding 12-0 victory over Canada in Chile on Wednesday, November 29. The goalscorers included Annu (4th, 6th, 39th minute), Dipi Monika Toppo (21st), Mumtaz Khan (26th, 41st, 54th, 60th), Deepika Soreng (34th, 50th, 54th), and Neelam (45th).
The match started with India adopting an attacking approach, and Annu quickly secured a two-goal lead through penalty corners. Despite the advantage, India maintained its aggressive style, keeping pressure on Canada, but additional goals eluded them in the opening quarter.
India carried the momentum into the second quarter, maintaining possession and consistently penetrating the circle. Toppo and Mumtaz contributed with field goals, further extending India's lead.
The dominating performance showcased India's prowess and teamwork. The team's relentless pursuit of goals and strategic play set the tone for a successful campaign.
Meanwhile, Canada earned a penalty corner but failed to capitalize on the opportunity. As the second quarter came to a close, the Indian team maintained a commanding 4-0 lead.
Despite their substantial advantage, the Indian team displayed no signs of slowing down in the third quarter. They continued to dominate, with Soreng converting a penalty corner. Annu completed her hat-trick, and Khan notched her second goal of the match.
Adding to the tally, Neelam scored from a penalty corner, bringing the score to 8-0 for India by the end of the penultimate quarter.
The relentless pursuit of goals by the Indian team persisted into the fourth quarter, with Soreng and Khan both completing their respective hat-tricks.
Looking ahead, India is set to face Germany in their next encounter on Friday. The team's consistent goal-scoring and strong performance signal their determination and form in the FIH Women’s Junior Hockey World Cup.
India dominated the Women's Junior Hockey World Cup opener with a stunning 12-0 win against Canada as Annu, Dipi Monika Toppo, Mumtaz Khan, and Deepika Soreng shine in a commanding performance.
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