The Indian women’s hockey team continued its impressive run at the in Nagoya, delivering a stunning 17-1 victory over Indonesia.
This follows their earlier triumph where they crushed Uzbekistan 19-0.
From the outset, the Indian forwards dismantled Indonesia’s defense, maintaining pressure throughout the match. Key players like Deepika, Rituja Pisal, and Navneet Kaur each completed hat tricks, significantly contributing to the scoreline. Sunelita Toppo, Lalremsiami, and Sakshi Rana added two goals each, while captain Salima Tete and Ishika chipped in with one goal apiece.
India dominated the first two quarters, establishing a commanding 9-0 lead by halftime. Indonesia managed to score only once, with Innes Aditya netting their sole goal in the third quarter. Apart from this, Indonesia struggled to penetrate India’s defense effectively. The first quarter saw India score four goals, followed by another five in the second quarter.
In the third quarter, India responded to Indonesia’s single goal by scoring five more, and in the final quarter, they added three goals to seal the match at 17-1. Deepika’s performance was particularly noteworthy, having already scored eight goals against Uzbekistan, bringing her total to eleven across both matches. This victory positions India at the top of Pool B, and the to maintain this momentum in their upcoming games.