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FIH Hockey Nations Cup : India beat South Africa 2-0; advance to semi-final- Highlights
With a 2-0 win over South Africa, India advances to the semi-finals!
India beat South Africa at the FIH Nations Cup.
Strikes from Deep Grace Ekka and Gurjit Kaur ensure India beats South Africa 2-0 and advance into the semi-finals of the FIH Nations Cup. Moreover, Janneke Schopman's team end the group on top of the Pool B.
India dominated proceedings and were strong in their defence as well. Both goals were from penalty corners and India had a glorious chance to add another in the third quarter, but the penalty stroke was saved by SA goalie Van Deventer, who was a bright spot in their team.
As it happened:
Live Updates
- 14 Dec 2022 3:09 PM GMT
South Africa coach speaks about the first half
"We did pretty good in the first half. We just need to stay calm and make use of the chances."
- 14 Dec 2022 3:02 PM GMT
End of second quarter.
India still leads with that Grace Ekka strike after 30 minutes of action.
- 14 Dec 2022 2:55 PM GMT
South Africa struggling.
India are just too good right now! Interceptions, dribbles, and more! South Africa are playing a lot of mis-passes which India are taking advantage of.
- 14 Dec 2022 2:47 PM GMT
India dribbling now!
Navneet Kaur dribbles past and takes a shot but the South Africa goalie makes a save! Indian players are trying to get their second goal as soon as possible!
- 14 Dec 2022 2:42 PM GMT
End of first quarter!
Thanks to Deep Grace's clinical strike from the penalty corner, India leads at the end of the first quarter.
