Hockey
Indian junior women's team emerge victorious against Belgium
Kanika Siwach scored twice for India, but Belgium struck two goals in the final quarter to force a shootout where India prevailed 4-2.
Kanika Siwach scored two goals against Belgium. (Photo credit: Hockey India)
The Indian junior women's team registered an emphatic victory against Belgium, winning the shootout 4-2 after the score was tied 2-2 at the end of regulation time.
Kanika Siwach scored both goals for India to continue their efforts in front of goal.
The Indian team were quick to find their form and assert themselves in the first quarter. An early penalty corner for India resulted in Kanika sounding the boards to take the lead.
Soon after, Kanika scored her second goal for the night in the same quarter to make it 2-0.
Maintaining their momentum, India saw through a goalless second quarter to restrict the Belgian unit and find themselves in a commanding position at halftime.
Belgium found opportunities in the third quarter, including a crucial penalty corner, however, the Indian defensive unit managed to restrict Belgium and maintain the surplus.
In the final quarter, Belgium finally broke the shackles, scoring twice in quick succession to tie the score at 2-2, minutes before full-time. In the ensuing shootout, India emerged victorious to win the contest 2-2 (4-2 SO).
The Indian Junior Women’s Hockey Team will play their next match against Germany in Breda on May 26.
