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India's junior women's hockey team secured an exciting 3-1 shootout victory over Uruguay after a 2-2 draw in regulation time. Hina and Lalrinpuii provided an early advantage, but Uruguay's late comeback forced the game into a tiebreaker. The Indian team, led by Geeta, Kanika, and Lalthantluagi, held their nerve in the shootout. This victory adds to India's successful campaign at the Four Nations Tournament, showcasing their resilience and skill.

Key Points: India Juniors Triumph in Shootout vs Uruguay at Four Nations

  • Hina and Lalrinpuii score to lead early
  • Uruguay rallies to draw 2-2
  • India prevails in the shootout 3-1
  • Earlier loss to Chile in shootout underlines competitive nature
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Indian jr. women's beat Uruguay in shootout at Four Nations Tournament

India's junior women's hockey team clinched a 3-1 shootout win over Uruguay after a 2-2 draw.

"India maintained composure with Geeta, Kanika, and Lalthantluagi scoring consecutively. - Match Commentary"

Rosario , June 1

The Indian Junior women’s hockey team secured a 3-1 win in the shootout against Uruguay following a 2-2 draw in regulation time in their fifth fixture of the Four Nations Tournament.

India's vice-captain, Hina (10’) and Lalrinpuii (24’) put India in control early in the match, while Geeta, Kanika, and Lalthantluagi converted their chances in the shootout to seal the victory.

India got off to a strong start as Hina opened the scoring in the 10th minute, followed by Lalrinpuii doubling the lead in the 24th minute to give India a 2-0 advantage heading into halftime.

Uruguay, however, mounted a comeback in the final quarter. Ines de Posadas pulled one back in the 54th minute before Milagros Seigal struck three minutes later to level the score at 2-2.

In the shootout, India held their composure as Geeta, Kanika, and Lalthantluagi scored three consecutive goals, while Uruguay were restricted to just one conversion.

Earlier, Indian junior women suffered a 1-3 defeat in a shootout against Chile after a 2-2 draw in their fourth match. Sukhveer Kaur (35) and Kanika Siwach (47) were the goalscorers for India, while Jacinta Solari (27) and Captain Laura Muller (42) scored for Chile.

Indian junior women began their friendly Four Nations Tournament on a positive note with a 2-1 win over Chile on May 25. Sukhveer Kaur (39) and Kanika Siwach (58') were the goal scorers for India. Javeria Saenz (20) scored the only goal for Chile. They then enjoyed a 3-2 victory over Uruguay in their second match on May 26. The game remained level by the end of the third quarter, but Kanika Siwach scored a crucial brace in the final stretch to help India emerge victorious.

They clinched a hard-fought 2-0 win in the shootout against hosts Argentina after a 1-1 draw in regulation time in their third match. Kanika (44) scored India's lone goal during regulation time, while Lalrinpuii and Lalthantluangi netted in the shootoUt to secure the victory.

- IANS

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Priya K.
What a thrilling match! 🇮🇳 The girls showed great resilience after Uruguay's comeback. Kanika Siwach is emerging as a real star - her performance throughout this tournament has been outstanding. More power to our women's hockey team! 🏑
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Rahul S.
Good win, but we need to work on maintaining leads. Twice we've let opponents come back from 2-0. The defense needs to stay sharp for full 60 minutes. Still, proud of our junior women showing such fighting spirit!
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Ananya M.
Lalrinpuii and Lalthantluagi - our Northeastern gems shining bright! 🌟 So happy to see representation from all regions in the team. Hockey is truly India's sport and these girls are keeping the legacy alive.
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Vikram J.
The shootout performance was clinical! 3/3 conversions shows mental toughness. Remembering how our senior women's team struggled with shootouts before, it's great to see the next generation handling pressure so well.
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Sunita R.
These matches are excellent preparation for Junior World Cup. Beating Argentina in their home ground was the highlight for me! Hope Sports Ministry continues supporting women's hockey - we're producing world-class talent.
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Karan P.
While the wins are encouraging, we must improve consistency. The 1-3 loss to Chile shows we have work to do. But overall, a very promising tournament performance. Future of Indian women's hockey looks bright!

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