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Indian Express
18-06-2025
- Sport
- Indian Express
India stage heroic comeback to hold Argentina but relegation risk looms
India were left ruing the missed chances after the team came back from a two-goal deficit, levelled the scores, forced penalty shoot-outs, but were unable to convert even one attempt in a nail-biting FIH Pro League contest against Argentina. After holding the heavyweights 2-2 in the regulation time, Deepika, Rutuja Dadaso Pisal, Lalremsiami, and Baljeet Kaur missed their chances in the tie-breakers while Brisa Bruggesser and Sofia Cairo scored for Argentina to take the bonus points home. The draw — and inability to pocket a bonus point — means that the women's team has 10 points from 12 matches to be placed seventh in the nine-team competition. They are now in danger of being relegated to the Nations League, the second-tier competition, unless they manage to earn points from the remaining games. India coach Harendra Singh wanted his players to be 'sharp and agile in the shooting circle'. While they ticked those two boxes, indecisiveness inside the 'D' meant they could capitalise on the chances they created. India started brilliantly, taking on the Argentine defence and entering the circle six times in the first quarter while Argentina managed to enter the Indian circle only once. But the circle penetrations meant nothing as the Indian forward line failed to convert. Sharmila Devi received a through ball from the midfield in the fourth minute, but she failed to keep it under control. In the seventh minute, Navneet Kaur dodged two Argentine midfielders and entered the circle but failed to put away the shot. Two minutes later, Sharmila was again guilty of not controlling the ball from the flanks. India made some dazzling moves with Lalremsiami running all the way to the shooting circle in the tenth minute, but once again, there was no meaningful shot on goal. India started the second quarter with the same intent, with youngster Sunelita Toppo running from the midfield, carrying the ball into the Argentine 'D'. But her indecisiveness cost India another chance as she didn't really test goalkeeper Cristina Cosentino. After India fluffed multiple attempts, Argentina started attacking, but the Indian defence stood the test. In the 24th minute, India earned a penalty corner as Jyoti Singh found the leg of Maria Granatto. Deepika's flick found another defender, resulting in another penalty corner. India tried a variation with Navneet taking the shot, but Cosentino was up to the task, going down quickly to deflect the shot. Argentina earned their first penalty corner in the 26th minute and immediately capitalised as Agustina Gorzelany continued her superb form to score the game's opening goal. Argentina protected the lead going into half-time. They doubled their lead minutes after resumption when Sofia Cairo glided with the ball into the Indian circle in the 37th minute and earned the second penalty corner for her team. Gorzelany was at it once again, scoring another penalty corner goal. The Argentines amped up the attack with two shots from the forward line, but Indian custodian Savita Punia was up to the task, saving both times. Deepika created another chance in the 43rd minute with a shot from the top of the circle. But it was saved by Cosentino. In the final quarter, Argentina were the dominant side with nine circle penetrations. But Navneet scored a superb field goal with a powerful shot in the 50th minute, while Deepika converted a penalty corner in the 55th minute to force the shootout. In the tie-breaker, India could not convert a single chance and were hence unable to earn a bonus point. India will travel to Belgium to take on the hosts over the weekend and then proceed to Germany for the last two games against China.
Time of India
03-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Indian women's hockey team suffers another defeat to Australia in bilateral series
Namita Toppo (Photo by) NEW DELHI: The Indian women's hockey team displayed a determined effort but suffered a 2-3 defeat against Australia in their bilateral series' penultimate match at Perth Hockey Stadium on Saturday. The Indian goals came from Navneet Kaur (35th minute) and Lalremsiami (59th), whilst Australia's scorers were Grace Stewart (2nd), Jade Smith (36th), and Greta Hayes (42nd). Following earlier losses of 3-5 and 2-3 to Australia 'A' team and a 0-2 defeat to Australia's senior side on May 1, India will face the Australian senior team in the series finale on Sunday. Australia gained an early advantage, scoring in the second minute through Grace. Despite India's efforts to equalise during the remaining first quarter, they couldn't break through. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Tipaza: AI guru Andrew Ng recommends: Read These 5 Books And Turn Your Life Aroun... Blinkist: Andrew Ng's Reading List Undo The second quarter saw India successfully defend against two Australian penalty corners, maintaining the one-goal difference at half-time. India equalised in the third quarter when Navneet successfully converted a penalty corner in the 35th minute. The parity was short-lived as Jade scored a field goal for Australia in the 36th minute. Australia then secured two more penalty corners before Hayes increased their lead to 3-1 in the 42nd minute. In the closing quarter, Lalremsiami reduced Australia's lead with a late goal. However, the hosts maintained their defence to claim the victory.
The Hindu
03-05-2025
- Sport
- The Hindu
India suffers narrow 2–3 loss to Australia in women's hockey series
The Indian women's hockey team put up a spirited fight but lost 2–3 to Australia in the fourth match of its tour at the Perth Hockey Stadium on Saturday. Navneet Kaur (35') and Lalremsiami (59') were the scorers for India, while Australia edged a closely contested encounter with goals from Grace Stewart (2'), Jade Smith (36'), and Greta Hayes (42'). Australia struck early in the first quarter, taking a 1–0 lead in just the second minute through Stewart. India pressed hard for an equaliser during the remainder of the quarter but couldn't break through. In the second quarter, India defended well, successfully repelling an early penalty corner and another set-piece threat late in the period, keeping the deficit to a single goal at half-time. India fought back in the third quarter when Navneet converted a penalty corner in the 35th minute to make it 1–1. However, Australia restored its lead almost immediately, with Smith scoring a field goal in the 36th minute. Hayes then extended the home side's lead in the 42nd minute after Australia won two more penalty corners. India reduced the margin late in the final quarter when Lalremsiami found the net, but Australia held firm to secure the win. Related Topics India women's hockey team
Indian Express
03-05-2025
- Sport
- Indian Express
Hockey: Indian women's team remain winless in Australia, go down in penultimate match 2-3
The Indian women's hockey team put up a spirited fight but lost 2-3 to Australia in the fourth game of their Australia tour, at the Perth Hockey Stadium on Saturday. Navneet Kaur (35') and Lalremsiami (59') were the scorers for India, while Australia struck through Grace Stewart (2'), Jade Smith (36'), and Greta Hayes (42') to edge a closely contested encounter. Including the two defeats against Australia A, this marks India's fourth loss on their tour of Australia. In the first match of the three-match rubber against the senior Australian side, India had lost 0-2. On Saturday, in the first quarter, Australia struck first to take a 1-0 lead. The breakthrough came as early as the second minute when Grace Stewart found the back of the net. India worked hard to level the score in the remainder of the quarter but could not find the equaliser. In the second quarter, India successfully defended an early penalty corner and withstood another set-piece threat late in the period, keeping the deficit to a single goal at halftime. India fought their way back into the contest in the third quarter, when vice captain Navneet successfully converted a penalty corner in the 35th minute to level the scores. The respite was brief as Australia responded immediately with Jade Smith's field goal giving them the lead in the 36th minute. Australia won two more penalty corners, before Greta Hayes' 42nd minute goal extended their lead again. India reduced the margin in the final quarter when Lalremsiami found the net late in the game, but Australia kept the Indian attack at bay to secure victory. Before this match, chief coach Harendra Singh had said that he is looking to take positives from the tour despite not being able to win a match yet. 'The defeats do hurt us, especially when we have conceded soft goals in, but there is nothing that can replace or match up to the intensity of playing these matches. The more games and game time team gets the better it is for the players, especially the younger ones. This tour is of a lot of importance as facing top quality opposition is extremely crucial for the development of the squad,' Singh said.
The Hindu
26-04-2025
- Sport
- The Hindu
Indian women's hockey team loses 3-5 to Australia ‘A' in tour opener
The Indian women's hockey team fought valiantly before losing 3-5 to a clinical Australia 'A' in its opening match of tour Down Under here Saturday. India found the back of the net through Mahima Tete (27th minute), Navneet Kaur (45th), and Lalremsiami (50th), while Neasa Flynn (3rd), Olivia Downes (9th), Ruby Harris (11th), Tatum Stewart (21st), and Kendra Fitzpatrick (44th ) scored for Australia 'A' at the Perth hockey stadium. The match began at a frenetic pace, with Australia 'A' taking early control with a well-constructed field goal by Flynn. The home team continued to press hard, and in quick succession, Downes and Harris capitalised on Indian defensive lapses to score two more field goals, ending the first quarter with a commanding 3-0 lead. Australia 'A' carried the momentum into the second quarter, putting relentless pressure on the Indian defence. After earning back-to-back penalty corners, Stewart converted one, stretching its advantage to 4-0. Despite the early onslaught, India showed resilience, and Tete pulled a goal back with a sharp field goal, injecting some energy into the Indian side as it headed into half-time trailing 1-4. The host upped the ante and was rewarded for its efforts as Fitzpatrick netted another goal for her side to make it 5-1. The Indian team launched a counterattack and the efforts bore fruit when vice-captain Navneet found the back of the net, narrowing the gap. In the final quarter, both teams created scoring opportunities. India showcased its fighting spirit once again when Lalremsiami slotted home a fine field goal, keeping the comeback hopes alive. Despite some late pressure, India could not find the net again. In a touching gesture of solidarity, the India players wore black armbands during the match to mourn the loss of innocent lives in the Pahalgam attack on April 22. The team has decided to continue wearing black armbands for the remainder of the Australia tour as a mark of respect and remembrance for the victims and their families. India will aim to bounce back strongly when they face Australia 'A' again in the second match of the tour on Sunday. Related Topics India women's hockey team
