India라이브 바카라 women라이브 바카라 hockey team made a sensational start to their 2024-25 campaign with a dramatic 3-2 victory over England at the Kalinga Stadium. (Match Highlights | )
Vice-captain Navneet Kaur emerged as the hero, scoring the decisive goal in the 59th minute to secure all three points for India in a pulsating encounter.
India came out strong, making an immediate impact in the 6th minute with a well-executed penalty corner. Manisha Chauhan라이브 바카라 initial shot was blocked, but Sushila Chanu quickly pounced on the rebound, setting up Vaishnavi Vitthal Phallke for the opening goal.
England responded swiftly in the 12th minute after a defensive lapse allowed Maddie Axford to test goalkeeper Savita. Though she made an initial save, Darcy Bourne capitalized on the rebound to level the score at 1-1.
Both teams continued to push forward, with England라이브 바카라 Tessa Howard testing Savita again late in the first quarter, but the Indian captain was up to the task with a crucial save.
India continued to dominate possession in the second quarter, moving the ball fluently. Their efforts paid off in the 25th minute when they won another penalty corner.
Young drag-flick specialist Deepika, playing her 50th international match, stepped up and fired a powerful shot past the English defence to restore India라이브 바카라 lead at 2-1.
England increased their intensity after the halftime break, looking to break through India라이브 바카라 solid midfield control. Katie Curtis stood out for England, weaving through defenders, but India라이브 바카라 backline held firm. In the 42nd minute, India earned another penalty corner, and Deepika nearly extended the lead, only for the English goalkeeper to make a crucial save.
The final quarter saw relentless attacking play from England. They won three consecutive penalty corners but failed to convert. Their persistence finally paid off in the 58th minute when Fiona Crackles slotted home the equalizer.
However, India refused to settle for a draw. Just a minute later, Vice Captain Navneet Kaur produced a moment of brilliance, unleashing a fierce shot from the edge of the shooting circle that zipped through the goalkeeper라이브 바카라 legs to restore India라이브 바카라 lead at 3-2. The late goal sealed an exhilarating victory, marking a perfect start for India in the tournament.
