Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium witnessed the quarter- closing clashes of the Hero FIH World League Round 2 (Women) the place, India, Poland, Thailand and Malaysia recorded their respective wins to enter the semi- finals of the Hero FIH Hockey World League Round 2 (Women).
High on spirits, Malaysia and Poland can be seen competing in full zest as each the groups have a knack to flip the tables. Unbeaten to date in the event, Malaysia claimed a victory over Ghana 2-0 in the quarter- finals to e-book its berth in semi- finals. The Malaysian ladies began their marketing campaign with a win over Kazakhstan in the opening match by 8-0. Continuing the profitable spree of their second outing, Malaysia defeated Russia 3-0 giving them no alternative to rating objectives simply. Then they edged Singapore with a nicely deserved 5-0 win earlier than concluding with a win over Ghana in the quarter closing conflict. On the different hand, Poland who has pocketed three wins out of the 4 matches performed will now intend to carry the similar power so as to give a tricky struggle to Malaysia. Going down by India in the pool part, Poland registered win over Thailand and Ghana earlier than defeating Russia yesterday in the quarter- closing conflict.
Post defeating Singapore with an enormous aim margin of 0- 10, India caught the eye as they gained all the 4 matches performed until now and enters the semi- closing of the event to face Thailand. In its first encounter in opposition to Thailand, Indian eves routed them 6-0. Registering a victory of their earlier conflict, India outplayed Ghana 13-0 and additional defeats Poland by 0-2. India can be wanting ahead to make their dwelling benefit depend with an goal to safe a win in opposition to Thailand. On the opposite, Thailand who was defeated by Poland 1-4 of their opening match, gained in opposition to Ghana and Russia making it to the semis. Consequently, Thailand can be wanting to avenge the loss the place they had been defeated by India.
With each the sides showcasing a lot agility filled with on-field abilities, Russia and Ghana can be seen contesting a really essential match tomorrow. After Russia’s spectacular win over Singapore 7-0 of their first match, they misplaced to Malaysia 0-3 and Kazakhstan 2-3. Also, crushed by Poland 2-4 in the quarter finals, Russia now goals to put of their finest efforts in order to perk up their efficiency in the upcoming semi finals. Ghana, who just isn’t ready to add even a single win to its credit score until now, is wanting to register its first win in the semi- finals of the event enjoying in opposition to Russia.
Where each the groups are of their splendid kind, Singapore and Kazakhstan enters the semi- closing conflict and appears forward to give a tricky struggle to one another. Singapore made an terrible begin to their marketing campaign and misplaced to Russia 0-7. In their outing in opposition to Kazakhstan and Malaysia, Singapore was defeated by 4-0 and 5-0 respectively. Playing in opposition to the commendable Indian workforce in the quarter- closing conflict, Singapore was defeated by India 0-10. From right here on, the workforce can be taking a look at being on the assault displaying the best of their game- abilities. On the different aspect, with a win in opposition to Singapore of their final encounter, Kazakhstan will make efforts to repeat the upshot of the final conflict in opposition to Singapore, advancing to the subsequent stage with a excessive seeding.
Anticipating a great Semi- Final conflict, India Captain, Ritu Rani stated, “I am really happy of the fact that we have won all the matches played till now. This has made us even more confident of playing the matches ahead. With a record of defeating Ghana and Singapore with a huge goal margin 13-0 and 10- 0, respectively, the girls aim to repeat the instance and make it to the finals of the tournament. We aim for a better penalty corner conversion rate and make our attack even stronger in the next match against Thailand. We will look to carry out our game strategies in high detail and structure as we anticipate an intense clash against Thailand. I am looking at Vandana to continue her form for tomorrow’s clash and keeping getting the goals”.
Speaking on the workforce’s preparation, Kazakhstan’s Gulnara Imangaliyeva stated, “It was a very disappointing performance by the team yesterday as we lost many chances. This is how this game is and we must try harder in coming matches. We need to be stronger than this.”
Commenting on the previous efficiency and the upcoming Semi- Final conflict Ghana’s Coach Osei Boakye-Yiadom stated, (*2*)
The matches of the Hero FIH World League Round 2 (Women) are telecast LIVE and unique on DD Sports.
Semi- Finals Match Schedule (14 March 2015):
1315 5/8 -Singapore VS Kazakhstan
1530 5/8 – Russia VS Ghana
1745 Semi Final 1 – Poland VS Malaysia
2000 Semi Final 2 – India VS Thailand
