Canberra : The Indian Junior Women’s Hockey Team secured a strong 3-1 victory over Canberra Chill in Australia, continuing their growing momentum on the international stage. Playing at the National Hockey Centre in Canberra, India displayed sharp attacking play and solid defense. Goals from Ishika (13’, 39’) and Sonam (27’) helped seal the win, marking their second consecutive triumph on the tour.
India went a goal down in the first quarter when Naomi Evans (11’) converted a Penalty Corner for the hosts but bounced back within minutes with a goal from Ishika (13’), also a Penalty Corner.
Locked at 1-1, the two teams continued to hunt for the next goal, and it was India who got in front just before half time as Sonam (27’) scored a field goal, making it 2-1.
Midway through the third quarter, India added their third goal, as Ishika (39’) completed her brace, giving her side a 3-1 lead. From then on, India kept their opponents at bay and walked off with the win.
With this result, the Indian Junior Women’s Hockey Team has now won two matches and lost two on their Australian tour. They will play their final tour match against Canberra Chill on 2nd October.
