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Women's Hockey World Cup: India rally to hold England 1-1
Updated On: 04 July, 2022 09:06 AM IST | Amstelveen | Agencies
Petter Isabelle gave England the early lead with a smartly deflected field goal, beating India skipper and goalkeeper Savita Punia all ends up, in the eighth minute
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Action during India’s FIH World Cup opener against England at the Wagener Hockey Stadium in Amstelveen, The Netherlands yesterday
World No.8 India played out a fighting 1-1 draw against a higher-ranked England (No.4) in their opening Pool B fixture of the FIH Women’s Hockey World Cup at the Wagener Hockey Stadium here on Sunday.
Petter Isabelle gave England the early lead with a smartly deflected field goal, beating India skipper and goalkeeper Savita Punia all ends up, in the eighth minute.
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However, the Indians fought back hard and created numerous chances before finally getting the equaliser as Vandana Katariya tapping in a rebound off a penalty corner in the second quarter. In the 56th minute, India had a great chance to surge ahead but Sharmila Devi failed to connect from close range as the ball hit her foot.
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