FIH Women's Junior World Cup Highlights: India thump Namibia in campaign opener
7' - India dominating
India were expected to dominate coming into this contest and they haven't disappointed in the early exchanges. They've had majority of the possession and are mounting constant attacks.
The Namibia goalkeeper, however, is standing tall. She has made at least four saves until now as India's relentless attacks bear no fruit.
IND 0-0 NAM
3' - Golden chance for India
India with a good counter attack from the left wing, leaving the Namibia defence split wide open. Sonam penetrates the circle with the ball and is on a 1v1 with the goalkeeper, who is down from her post.
The Indian striker manages to beat her, but loses the control of the ball and runs wide. By the time Sonam composes herself and gets back...the goalpost is covered by Namibia defence.
That was a golden chance missed for India.
IND 0-0 NAM
1' - India on the attack straight away
India steal the ball and are on the attack. They have penetrated the circle within the first 30 seconds and the Namibia goalkeeper has to make two saves โ one off a rebound โ to deny India.
IND 0-0 NAM
1' - Namibia start with possession
Namibia start with the match with the possession on their Junior World Cup debut. India move from left to right.
"Every opponent is a good opponent"
"It's a world cup and every opponent is a good opponent," says Indian coach Tushar Khandekar on World Cup debutants and their opponent Namibia.
"We are looking to take it match by match and day by day," he adds.
Harendra Singh steps down
News just trickling in that the head of Indian senior women's hockey team Harendra Singh has resigned from his position.
He took the reins just over a year ago in April 2024. Read more here.
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