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FIH World Cup Qualifiers: India reach Final – Highlights
Check out the Highlights from the 2026 FIH Women's World Cup Qualifiers semi-final between India and Italy.
FIH Women's Hockey World Cup Qualifiers Highlights: Hosts India made their way into the final of the 2026 FIH Women's Hockey World Cup Qualifiers in Hyderabad with a 1-0 win over Italy on Friday.
Manisha Chauhan scored the lone goal of the match via a drag flick in the 40th minute. The win also officially confirmed India's spot at the 2026 FIH Women's World Cup.
India will now face England in the final on Saturday, while Italy will go up against Scotland in the third-place play-off.
Highlights:
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- 13 March 2026 9:15 PM IST
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That's all we have from the 2026 FIH Women's World Cup Qualifiers semi-final between India and Italy.
England await India in the title clash. They'll face-off against each other tomorrow at 7:30pm IST. See you then!
- 13 March 2026 9:14 PM IST
INDIA WINNN!
There's that. India hang on. They will face England in the final of the 2026 FIH Women's World Cup Qualifiers.
Salima Tete and co have also "officially" booked their spot in the 2026 FIH Women's World Cup.
Italy threw everything they had at the hosts, but Sjored Marijne's wards were disciplined. There were a few nervy moments in the first quarter and then in the dying moments of the match, but they held on.
Apart from that, India controlled the proceedings for most part and that Manisha Chauhan drag flick in the third quarter was enough to secure a win.
IND 1-0 ITA
- 13 March 2026 9:11 PM IST
59' - BICHU DEVI SAVES!
A powerfully struck drag flick but Bichu Devi has it in control. She blocks it and lets out a roar. India hang on!
IND 1-0 ITA
- 13 March 2026 9:10 PM IST
59' - PC, ITALY!
Italy with constant attacks over the last two minutes and there's finally some chaos inside the circle. The ball hits an Indian defender's foot at the top of the circle.
Italy have a PC with just over a minute left in the match. Can they equalise?
IND 1-0 ITA
- 13 March 2026 9:04 PM IST
54' - India controlling the tempo
With the clock running out, India are now slowing the game down. They are controlling the pace well from the midfield.
IND 1-0 ITA
- 13 March 2026 9:00 PM IST
50' - Another PC miss for India!
Manisha Chauhan, who had scored earlier, this time with the drag flick and it is countered rather comfortably by the Italian defence.
IND 1-0 ITA
- 13 March 2026 8:57 PM IST
47' - India miss PC!
Anu with the drag flicking duties from the second battery this time. It is hit on target, but the Italian goalkeeper is hard to beat.
IND 1-0 ITA
- 13 March 2026 8:53 PM IST
END OF THIRD QUARTER!
The third quarter comes to and end. India, after toiling hard for 40 minutes, finally have something to show for.
Manisha Chauhan was exceptional with that drag flick and it has ensured India enjoys a one-goal cushion going into the final 15 minutes of play.
IND 1-0 ITA
- 13 March 2026 8:51 PM IST
44' - India miss two PCs!
The dragflick from Udita Duhan hits the first rusher on her feet and India are handed a second.
The second dragflick is deflected away for a long corner.
IND 1-0 ITA
