Indian staff got here from behind to register a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Malaysia because it continued its profitable momentum within the ladies’s Junior Asia Cup hockey match in Kakamighara on Monday. Mumtaz Khan (tenth minute) and Deepika (twenty sixth) turned out to be the saviour for India after Malaysia took an early lead within the sixth minute via Dian Nazeri. The win meant India remained on high of Pool A following their thumping 22-0 win over Uzbekistan within the match opener. India went on the offensive from the beginning and within the course of secured a few penalty corners however didn’t capitalise on them.

Malaysia, then again, have been intent on maintaining a greater share of ball possession initially however switched into counter-offensive mode quickly and it paid off as an unmarked Nazeri scored an area straightforward aim at hand her aspect the sudden lead.

But Malaysia’s pleasure was short-lived as 4 minutes later as Mumtaz scored the equaliser for India from a penalty nook.

India continued to play attacking aptitude of hockey in the hunt for the lead within the second quarter and the plan labored as they gained a penalty stroke 4 minutes from half time and Deepika made no mistake.

The third quarter began in the identical trend as India continued to dominate the sport and pose risk on Malaysia’s defence however failed to seek out the again of the online.

The fourth and last quarter began in reverse trend as in comparison with first three as India went on the defensive and have been contend on maintaining the possession, whereas Malaysia raised their stage in the hunt for the equaliser.

But the Indians quickly realised the ploy will not final lengthy and adjusted gears with the play largely round Malaysia’s half however targets eluded them.

India will subsequent play Korea of their third pool match on Tuesday.

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