India got here from behind to outwit Korea 3-1 in the Ninth-Twelfth place classification match of the Junior Women’s Hockey World Cup in Santiago, Chile.
Ropni Kumari (twenty third minute), Mumtaz Khan (forty fourth) and Annu (forty sixth) scored for India, whereas Jiyun Choi (nineteenth) was the goal-getter for Korea on December 7.
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In the opening quarter, Korea dominated possession and secured the primary penalty nook, however they may not utilise the possibility.
India, choosing counter-attacks, saved Korea’s defence busy however could not convert their promising entries to the opposition circle, ensuing to a goal-less impasse after the first quarter.
The second quarter mirrored the depth of the primary, with India and Korea persisting in their attacking performs.
Ms. Choi broke the impasse with a exact penalty nook strike, however India swiftly responded by means of Ms. Ropni, who equalised from one other penalty nook.
Korea, determined to regain the lead, ramped up their aggression. Despite their fervent efforts, India’s strong defence thwarted Korea’s advances and counter-attacked skilfully, retaining the strain on their opponent’s defensive position.
However, no extra targets had been scored in the second quarter as each groups entered the half-time break with the rating levelled at 1-1.
In the third quarter, India dominated the proceedings by retaining possession and troubling Korea’s defence rigorously. The technique paid dividends as Ms. Mumtaz brilliantly slotted the ball dwelling from a penalty nook to offer her staff the lead.
The penultimate quarter ended 2-1 in favour of India.
India intensified their assaults and prolonged their lead early in the fourth and last quarter of the sport as Ms. Annu netted an outstanding discipline objective, securing a two-goal benefit for her staff. India continued to unsettle Korea’s defence, sustaining their momentum and denying any probability of a comeback.
The victory signifies that India, who had earlier bowed out of the title rivalry after ending third in Pool C, will stand an opportunity to complete ninth in the match once they tackle both Chile or U.S.A. in their final match on December 9.
