Women Hockey: Indian Junior Team Beats South Africa ‘A’ 4-0

The tour of South Africa ends with victory of Indian Junior Women Hockey team

The Indian junior women’s hockey team ended its tour of South Africa undefeated with a 4-0 win over the ‘A’ side of the host country.

Deepika Sr. broke the deadlock in the 13th minute by converting from the spot after South Africa conceded a penalty stroke.

A few minutes later, Neelam (15th minute) doubled India’s lead by converting a penalty corner. Annu (35th) and Sunlita Toppo (50th) scored in the second half to seal the victory late Saturday night.
The South Africa tour was a part of the team’s preparations for the U-21 Asia Cup, which serves as a qualifier for the upcoming FIH Junior Women’s World Cup.

Last match was a draw

The Indian team had earlier defeated the South African U-21 team in all three games. The visitors were held to a 4-4 draw by South African ‘A’ team in their last match on Friday.

Defeated the host in all 3 games

Winning 4-0 against South Africa’s ‘A’ team, the Indian Junior Women’s Hockey Team in their final game of the tour finishes the tour unbeaten. The South African U-21 team was defeated by Indian team in all three games. In their last contest, both the teams were held to a 4-4 draw.

Deepika, Neelam, Sunita and Annu contributed

The deadlock was broken by Deepika Sr. in the 13th minute when she converted a penalty stroke into goal. Neelam (15′) a few minutes later, doubled the lead of India by again converting a penalty corner. Then in the second half Sunita Toppo (50′) and Annu (35′) scored to seal the victory.

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Preparation tour for Asica Cup

The crucial Asia Cup U21 is around the corner and for the preparation, the ongoing South Africa Tour is proving to be fruitful. For the upcoming FIH Women’s Hockey Junior World Cup, the victorious contest in South Africa is serving as a qualifier for Team Women India.

8-0 victory in the last match

The Indian Junior Women’s Hockey Team had already registered a huge margin victory of 8-0 against host South Africa during its second match seven days ago on Saturday on 18th of February.

Parijat Tripathi