16' The goal will stand this time, US takes the lead.
The ball trickles through Savita's open stance and the Indian team is trailing 0-1 with the US taking the lead after a scramble in the circle.
India 0-1 USA
First quarter ends: India 0-0 USA
India settled at the end of the quarter with few good movements in the US circle but need to do much better with the ball retention in their own half. Baljeet Kaur and Salima Tete have been the standouts.
12' India gets the first real chance of the quarter.
Some fine play with the Indian team as they play one-touch hockey to enter the US circle but the shot is saved by the goalkeeper keeping it 0-0.
India 0-0 US
10' Video umpire rules out the USA goal!
India survive as the US goal is ruled out by the video umpire for the obstruction. That was a brilliant press from the US and a good goal despite Savita saving the earlier shot.
India 0-0 US
9' India has stepped up in the opponent's half.
Salima Tete has powered India's speed but the US defence has held their fort at the moment and it seems that the Indian team is coming into their groove slowly.
India 0-0 US
6' Scratchy quarter till now from both teams.
The US has made a good start and they are looking for their penalty corner while India is still looking to settle the early jitters.
India 0-0 US
2' Crowd makes noise as the Indian team gets into the act.
A slow start for the Indian team as they make their way into the US circle but the ball is cleared by the defence.
India 0-0 US
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