India Triumphs Over China 3-0 in Women’s Asian Champions Trophy
Exciting Match at Rajgir Hockey Stadium
The Indian Women’s Hockey Team showcased a stellar performance by defeating China 3-0 in the Bihar Women’s Asian Champions Trophy Rajgir 2024. The match took place at the Rajgir Hockey Stadium on Saturday.
Key Players and Goals
Sangita Kumari, Salima Tete, and Deepika were the stars of the match, scoring in the 32nd, 37th, and 60th minutes respectively. Deepika’s goal not only sealed the victory but also placed her at the top of the goal-scoring chart with 8 goals.
Match Highlights
India started strong, with Deepika earning a penalty corner right at the beginning. Despite China’s goalkeeper Surong Wu’s efforts, India maintained control with strategic passes and movements. The first quarter ended goalless, with both teams unable to break each other’s defense.
In the second quarter, China had a chance with Chencheng Liu’s cross, but India held firm. Udita’s penalty corner shot was stopped, and Yanan Xu’s attempt for China hit the side netting. The game remained intense and balanced.
India’s breakthrough came in the third quarter when Sangita Kumari deflected a pass into the goal. Shortly after, Salima Tete doubled the lead with a simple push into the net. Despite China’s efforts, India maintained their lead.
In the final quarter, China increased their possession but couldn’t score. With three minutes left, China removed their goalkeeper to boost their attack, but India capitalized on this, with Deepika scoring the final goal from a penalty corner.
Conclusion
India’s victory solidified their top position in the tournament, showcasing their skill and teamwork.
Doubts Revealed
Women’s Asian Champions Trophy -: The Women’s Asian Champions Trophy is a hockey tournament where teams from Asia compete. It is held to find the best women’s hockey team in Asia. This year, it took place in Rajgir, Bihar, India.
Rajgir -: Rajgir is a town in the Indian state of Bihar. It is known for its historical and religious significance. This year, it hosted the Women’s Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament.
Sangita Kumari -: Sangita Kumari is a player on the Indian Women’s Hockey Team. She scored one of the goals in the match against China.
Salima Tete -: Salima Tete is another player on the Indian Women’s Hockey Team. She also scored a goal in the match against China.
Deepika -: Deepika is a member of the Indian Women’s Hockey Team. She scored a goal in the match and is currently the top goal-scorer in the tournament.
Goal-scoring chart -: The goal-scoring chart is a list that shows which players have scored the most goals in a tournament. Deepika is at the top of this list in the Women’s Asian Champions Trophy.