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  The Indian women’s hockey started the Asia Cup super-4 stage with a 4-2 win over South Korea played at Guangzhou, China on 10 th September 2025. It was an ideal start for the Indian team as Phalke scored from a penalty corner in the 2 nd minute. India kept piling pressure on Korean defense despite taking an early lead. South Korean finally managed to show aggression but the Indian defence looked solid and not allowed them taking a shot. At the end of the first quarter, Indian women led 1-0. Indian team started the second quarter with aggression creating a chance with Sunita but Korean goalkeeper along with solid defence denied India the goal. Both teams tried their best to convert goals but could not do so. At the end of first half, India still led 1-0. Sangita Kumari made a superb start for Indian team in the 3 rd quarter with superb field goal in the 33 rd minute to double the lead. Soon after, South Korea converted one goal back with a penalty corner by Kim Yujin. In...

  The Indian women’s team showed tremendous character to a thrilling 2-2 draw against Japan in the second Group B match at Hangzhou, China on 6 th September 2025. This was India’s first real test in the competition after thrashing Thailand 11-0 in the first match on Friday. Indian team started the match on a aggressive note with 2 circle penetrations but the Japanese defence did not allow to score goals. Japan got the first penalty corner of game but it was not allowed by the Indian defence. Murayama scored the first goal for Japan with mishit shot in the 10 th minute. Indian team responded with penalty corner soon but Japan defence stood strong. At the end of the first quarter, Japan led 1-0. India began the second quarter with two back-to-back penalty corners. The third one was reviewed by Japan as the decision got overturned. Indian team showed their class with continuous attacks but Japanese goalkeeper saved every shot. Right at the stroke of first half, Rutuja Pisal sc...