The Indian Junior Women’s Hockey Team started their Tour of Europe with a stunning 2-0 victory over the Netherlands’ club Bredase Hockey Vereniging Push in Netherlands’ Breda. Hina Bano and Kanika Siwach etched their names on the scoresheet to secure the victory for India.
A goalless first quarter occurred despite both teams having opportunities through penalty corners. India missed the first goal despite their desire to seize the lead and start the campaign strongly. In the same way, India failed to convert any of their three penalty corners during the second quarter.
In the third quarter, an important penalty corner for India led to a goal by Hina Bano, breaking the scoreless tie and making it 1-0. Hockey Vereniging in Bredase Push made a determined effort to tie the score, but they were unable to capitalize on any of their three penalty corners in the third quarter, so they continued to fall behind.
In the fourth and final quarter, the Indian Junior Women’s Hockey Team triumphed against the Dutch club, as Kanika Siwach found the back of the net to double India’s lead. The Indian defensive unit did well to maintain their clean sheet in the final few minutes of the match and ensured the victory.
The Indian Junior Women’s team will play their next match against Belgium in Breda, Netherlands on 22nd May.
Goalkeepers: Aditi Maheshwari, Nidhi
Defenders: Jyoti Singh (C), Lalthantluangi, Anjali Barwa, Puja Sahoo, Mamita Oram, NirruKullu
Midfielders: Kshetrimayum Sonia Devi, Rajani Kerketta, Priyanka Yadav, Khaidem Shileima Chanu, Sakshi Rana (VC), Anisha Sahu, Supriya Kujur
Forwards: Binima Dhan, Hina Bano, Lalrinpuii, Ishika, Sanjana Horo, Sonam, Kanika Siwach.