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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 2:36 PM GMT
India on the front foot!
It's twice now that India almost scored but South Africa's defence has been resolute!
- 14 Dec 2022 2:31 PM GMT
Patient build up for both.
Both sides are trying to play out from the back to create chances up front, but to no avail so far.
- 14 Dec 2022 2:19 PM GMT
Words from Coach!
"South Africa are a quick team so we will try to stop them from hitting us on the counter," said coach Janeke Schopman.
- 14 Dec 2022 1:50 PM GMT
Head to head stats.
Both sides have met each other 16 times with India and South Africa winning seven times each and sharing spoils on two ocassions.
