India women’s hockey team lose to South Africa

The dismal show continues as they lost 0-2 to South Africa in a 5-8 position match.

Indian eves dismal show continues at the FIH Women’s Champions Tournament at Dublin,Ireland as they lost 0-2 to South Africa in a 5-8 position match,on Saurday.

South Africa scored once in each half through world record goal scorer Pietie Coetzee from a penalty corner in the 23rd minute and Lesle-Ann George in the 67th minute.

While Indian strikers Saba Anjum,Rani Rampal,Jasjeet Kaur Handa and Chanchan Devi failed to find their rhythm and cohesion in the attacks.

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The match was played under wet and drizzly conditions with India getting few chances in the soggy atmosphere.

South Africa were thwarted by Indian goalkeeper Yogita Bali who saved a penalty stroke taken by Coetzee in the 28th minute.

India will now play Azerbaijan tomorrow for the 7-8 position.

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