Updated On: 17 January, 2024 07:40 AM IST | Ranchi | PTI
It was yet another good show by the Indians after the 0-1 loss to USA in their opener as they controlled the flow of the match from start to finish

India’s Udita (centre) celebrates scoring a goal against Italy with teammates in Ranchi yesterday. Pic/PTI
Udita Duhan capped her milestone 100th international appearance with a double strike that took India closer to a Paris ticket after hosts thrashed Italy 5-1 to enter the semi-final of the FIH Olympic Qualifier here on Tuesday.
Udita (1st minute, 55th), Deepika (41st), Salima Tete (45th) and Navneet Kaur (53rd) were the goal scorers for Indian team as it finished second in Pool B with two wins from three games behind United States, who remained unbeaten. India will take on Pool A toppers Germany in the semifinals on Thursday, while USA will be up against Japan.