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Women's Hockey World Cup LIVE: India plays out 1-1 draw with England - Updates, Results, Scores, Blog
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Indian women's hockey team for FIH Hockey World Cup (Source: Hockey India)
The Indian hockey team is all set to open their Women's Hockey World Cup 2022 campaign tonight. Led by goalkeeper Savita Punia in the absence of Rani Rampal, the Indian girls will take on England in their opening encounter.
The last time India and England women clashed inside a hockey field was the bronze medal match of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. The Indian women will surely be eyeing for a revenge for that narrow 3-4 loss in Tokyo. But will they manage to start their campaign on a winning note?
Stay tuned for all the latest updates!
Live Updates
- 3 July 2022 3:10 PM GMT
24' - England down to 10 players
An unnecessary hard challenge from England and they are shown a yellow. The Olympic bronze medallists are down to 10 players. Can India take advantage?
- 3 July 2022 3:09 PM GMT
23' - GOOD REVIEW FROM INDIA
A nasty tackle from India inside the circle and England have a PC. India reviews immediately and they are proven right. England did not stop the ball before taking the free-hit which resulted in the PC and hence they are deprived of it.
Brilliant review from India.
- 3 July 2022 3:05 PM GMT
20' - SAVITA SAVES!
England pass it among themselves and finally press forward right from the center. Savita Punia seemed to have been surrounded by countless English players, but the Indian goalkeeper and captain kicks it away with ease. Danger averted!
- 3 July 2022 3:02 PM GMT
17' - GURJIT MISSES!
England once again gift away a PC with a foot inside the circle and India misses again. Gurjit lows go with the dragflick and think she was looking for a deflection from someone. She does not get anything and the dragflick goes well wide of the post.
Another opportunity missed by India.
- 3 July 2022 2:58 PM GMT
END OF FIRST QUARTER!
India did match England on the field for the first 15 minutes, but they have failed to convert 3 PCs and that has surely hampered their causes. England too came close to the goals multiple times and they have managed to convert one.
Savita Punia and co might be trailing, but they are well and truly in this one.
IND 0-1 ENG
- 3 July 2022 2:55 PM GMT
13' - INDIA SURVIVES
A beautiful play created from the left flank this time and the Indian defence is bamboozled. Thankfully for the women in blue, the final deflection from England goes a bit wide.
- 3 July 2022 2:53 PM GMT
10' - INDIA MISSES 2 PCs!
What's happening, India?
England err once again in the penalty area after scoring the goal. The first drag flick from Gurjit Kaur hits the post before finding the feet of an English defender. The second, on the other hand, is blocked cleanly by the goalkeeper.
Two PCs missed in a row.
- 3 July 2022 2:51 PM GMT
9' - ENGLAND SCORESSS!
England edges ahead with a beautiful move from the right flank. A pin-point cross from the right side and an even better deflection into the goal to take the lead.
IND 0-1 ENG
- 3 July 2022 2:45 PM GMT
4' - Good defence again from England
England edge forward to penetrate and take a shot, which is well saved by Savita Punia. India come on a counter and that's handled cleanly once again by the English defence.
Both teams have had a shy at the goal, but none converted so far.
- 3 July 2022 2:42 PM GMT
1' - GOOD DEFENCE!
India trap and shoot well, but the English defence is up to the task. The rusher intercepts it cleanly with the stick and a chance goes begging for India. That was a very good defence from England.
