Best success in women's hockey after 52 years

Sports News Live Updates: History is made by the Indian Women Hockey Team. India defeated fifth-ranked Germany 3-1 in the fifth-sixth place match of the World Cup at the Wagener Stadium in Amstelveen, Netherlands. The win was India’s best result since the inaugural Women’s Hockey World Cup in 1974. That is, after 52 years, India achieved their highest position in the World Cup.

History forgets the disappointment of the semifinals

India’s dreams of reaching the semi-finals were dashed for a while. But the team of Sword Marine quickly got over that disappointment. India, who started the tournament in ninth place, eventually finished the campaign in fifth place. This success will undoubtedly boost the team’s confidence ahead of the Asian Games.

India counter-attacked from the start

As Germany was a bit inactive at the start of the match, India quickly took possession of the ball and went on the attack. Within five minutes, a goal was created from a counter attack. Salima Tate got a chance as Sakshi ran the ball but she failed to connect with the ball at the last minute. After that Germany increased the pressure but India’s defense was well organised.

Germany’s failure in the face of goals

In the second quarter, Germany penetrated the Indian circle several times. They got three penalty corners in the first 20 minutes of the match. But Germany could not test the Indian defense in the same way due to lack of coordination in set-pieces. India came close to scoring with a powerful backhand shot by Navneet Kaur.

Ishikar scored the first blow

India scored against the momentum of the match late in the third quarter. Ishika gets a perfect through pass after Neha’s excellent stickwork. He controlled the ball with a cool head and defeated the German goalkeeper Finja Stark. This is Ishika’s first goal in the World Cup. After that, India quickly counter-attacked by breaking the German midfield and becoming dangerous again and again.

Three goals in four minutes

After being goalless for three matches, India suddenly scored a flood of goals. After Ishika, Navneet Kaur scored the second goal from the penalty corner. Then at the beginning of the last quarter Navneet took advantage of Germany’s mistake and scored a great goal. He passed multiple defenders into the circle and coolly sent the ball into the net. India took control of the match by scoring three goals in just four minutes.

New history in the fifth place

In the end, Germany paid a goal but could not prevent India’s victory. Before the final whistle, goalkeeper Savita Punia made some important saves to keep the team ahead. In the end, India secured the fifth place in the World Cup with a 3-1 victory. Draws against strong teams like China, England and Australia as well as defeats against Germany brightened the campaign. Now the Indian team will aim for a gold medal in next month’s Asian Games.