Bhubaneswar: In a thrilling encounter, the Indian women’s hockey team defeated England 3-2 in their opening match of the FIH Women’s Pro League at the Kalinga Stadium here on Saturday. Vice-captain Navneet Kaur sealed the victory with a decisive late winner. Vaishnavi Vitthal Phallke (6’), Deepika (25’), and Navneet Kaur (59’) found the net for India, while Darcy Bourne (12’) and Fiona Crackles (58’) scored for England.
Two of India’s goals came from penalty corners, showcasing an improvement in an area that has often been considered their Achilles' heel. IANS
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