Moqi , The Indian junior women’s hockey team continued their dominant run at the Asia Cup, cruising to a commanding 7-0 victory over Japan in their third elite pool match to secure a place in the quarterfinals here on Tuesday.
With nine points from three matches, India currently sit at the top of the Elite Pool. China currently have six points from two matches. They will face China on Wednesday in their final pool match, which will determine the top position in the pool.
Purnima Yadav scored a field goal in the 14th minute as India finished the first quarter with a commanding 3-0 lead. Geeta Yadav smashed a field goal in the 41st minute to make it 4-0 before completing her brace in the 45th minute, further strengthening India’s commanding position. Purnima found the back of the net in the 46th minute to complete her brace and take the lead to 6-0 at the end of the third quarter. The Indian side maintained its attacking intent in the final quarter and was rewarded once again in the 50th minute when Sanika Chandrakant Mane scored to make it 7-0.
Japan began the third quarter with renewed attacking intent, looking to register their first goal of the match. However, the Indian defence remained resolute and effectively nullified Japan’s attempts. India then shifted the gears once again, scoring three goals in the space of five minutes. India added another goal just a minute later.
India continued to dominate proceedings and added a third goal just before the end of the opening quarter.
