Indian eves lose to Britain

Marlow (UK), May 4

The Indian women’s hockey team lost 2-0 to Great Britain in the opening match of the five-match Test series here.

The match started at a brisk pace for India as they won a penalty corner in the seventh minute but the opportunity went abegging as Anuradha mis-hit a rebound.

The Indian women kept pressing in the first quarter and Vandana’s deflection went into the opposition goal but the referee disallowed it, blowing the whistle for dangerous play.

In the second quarter, the Indian women kept pressing as Ritu almost gave India the lead but her shot was saved by the British goalkeeper.

Great Britain too had a good opportunity in the second quarter but could not convert the penalty corner. 

In the third quarter, Great Britain took the lead with Ellie Rayar scoring in the 38th minute. The third quarter was completely dominated by Great Britain.

The fourth quarter saw India trying to find an equaliser but Great Britain scored their second goal with three minutes remaining on the clock. Rayar struck again via a penalty corner.

Despite the loss, the Indian women looked organised and they kept the British women on their toes. India play their second match of the series against Great Britain tomorrow. — PTI