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The Indian women led by the experienced Salima Tete have made it to the quarterfinals of the ongoing Junior Women's Hockey World Cup following an unbeaten run in the group stages. Their unbeaten run in Pool D not only helped them top their group, but has also helped them avoid defending champions Argentina in the final eight.
While goalkeeper Bichu Devi Kharibam has undoubtedly been the biggest star for India, there have been some very vital contributions from the likes of Mumtaz Khan and others. Can the Indian women ease into the semifinals?
Stay tuned for all the latest updates!
Live Updates
- 8 April 2022 7:17 AM GMT
9' - India getting into rhythm
India is slowly getting into the groove, they have been quick with the attacks whenever they have the ball in control. A wonderful long pass from Priyanka now, but the striker fails to trap the ball cleanly inside the circle as she is surrounded.
- 8 April 2022 7:13 AM GMT
5' - Good defending from both sides
Multiple run-ins from both sides, but both the defending units have been top-notch so far.
- 8 April 2022 7:09 AM GMT
2' - South Korea starts well
A very good start for South Korea as they dominate the proceedings in the first two minutes. India have barely had any possession so far.
- 8 April 2022 7:05 AM GMT
Time for National Anthems
India's Jana Gana Mana followed by South Korea's Aegukga.
- 8 April 2022 7:03 AM GMT
Head to Head in Jr World Cup
Though they are the favourites today, India does not boast of a great record against South Korea in the Junior Women's World Cup.
Total Matches Played - 2
Won by South Korea - 1
Won by India - 0
Draw - 1
- 8 April 2022 6:47 AM GMT
South Korea's Road to the QF
South Korea finished second in Group C on goal difference with two losses and a win during the league stages
SOUTH KOREA 1-0 URUGUAY
SOUTH KOREA 0-2 ARGENTINA
SOUTH KOREA 0-1 AUSTRIA
- 8 April 2022 6:44 AM GMT
India's Road to the QF
India were unbeaten in the group stages. Here's how India entered the final eight:
INDIA 5-1 WALES
INDIA 2-1 GERMANY
INDIA 4-0 MALAYSIA
- 8 April 2022 6:15 AM GMT
Gooood Morningggg!
The Junior Women's Hockey World Cup is heading towards its closing stages as India takes on South Korea in the first quarterfinal of the ongoing multi-nation event.
The women in blue will surely start the contest as favourites, but will it be smooth sailing into the top 4 for them?