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First defeat for Indian eves on Argentina tour
Updated On: 24 January, 2021 09:30 AM IST | Buenos Aires | PTI
The sturdy home team upped their ante in the following minutes with a circle penetration that resulted in a PC. This was the deciding moment as an experienced Gorzelany converted the goal in the 57th minute to seal the match. India will next take on Argentina `B` on Sunday.
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Indian women`s hockey team suffered its first defeat on the tour of Argentina when it lost 1-2 to B side of the host, letting Agustina Gorzelany strike late in the match. Sol Pagella (11`) put the Argentina side while Indian forward Salima Tete (54`) scored in the final quarter. However, the Indian defence let Gorzelany score three minites after finding the equaliser. In the previous matches, India drew 2-2 and 1-1 respectively with the Argentina junior team.
"Today we played against a stronger Argentina squad consisting many of their senior players. "This was a perfect practice match for us ahead of next week`s schedule where we play against the Senior side. Unfortunately, we conceded a PC goal minutes before the regulation time and this is what we need to manage better," said chief coach Sjoerd Marijne. India began on a backfoot with Argentina `B` playing tough, attacking hockey right from the start. Conceding two back-to-back PCs within six minutes of play and putting pressure on the visiting side but the Indian goalkeeper Rajani did well to save the goals.
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