Indian Junior Women's Hockey Team Defeats Belgium 3-2
Antwerp, June 8 (UNI) The Indian Junior Women's Hockey Team kicked off their tour of Europe with a fantastic win against Belgium, on Sunday.
The Indian Junior Women's Hockey Team won the game 3-2 at the Hockey Center of Excellence, Wilrijkse Plein here in Belgium.
In what was a competitive contest, it was India who opened the scoring through Geeta Yadav (11').
However, in the second quarter, hosts Belgium equalised through Marie Goenns (25'). Soon after Belgium took the lead as Louise van Hecke (34') found the back of the net.
India came back fighting, and it was Sonam (40') who levelled things up. India continued to attack, and the pressure paid off as they won a Penalty Corner soon after, which was converted by Lalthantluangi (45').
After that, the Indian Junior Women's Hockey Team did not let Belgium get another equaliser, and walked away with the win.
The Indian Junior Women's Hockey Team will play Belgium next on 10th June in the second game of their European tour.
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