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The Indian junior women's hockey team pulled off an impressive 3-1 victory against Canberra Chill in Australia. They bounced back strongly after conceding an early goal in the first quarter. Ishika was the star performer, scoring two goals including the equalizer and the insurance goal. This win gives the team valuable momentum as they prepare for their final tour match and the upcoming Junior World Cup.

Key Points: Indian Junior Women's Hockey Team Beats Canberra Chill 3-1

  • India came from a goal down after Naomi Evans scored for Canberra Chill
  • Ishika scored a brace with goals in the 13th and 39th minutes
  • Sonam netted a crucial field goal just before halftime for a 2-1 lead
  • The victory marks India's second consecutive win on their Australian tour
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Indian junior women's hockey team wins 3-1 against Canberra Chill on Australia tour

India's junior women's hockey team secures a 3-1 comeback victory against Canberra Chill in Australia, with Ishika scoring twice in the crucial tour match.

"The tour will provide valuable exposure to the young Indian squad, allowing the players to test their skills in international conditions. - Article"

Canberra, Sep 30

The Indian junior women’s hockey team won its second consecutive match on its tour of Australia, when it defeated local club Canberra Chill 3-1, at the National Hockey Centre, Canberra. For India, the goals came from Ishika (13’, 39’) and Sonam (27’).

India went a goal down in the first quarter when Naomi Evans (11’) converted a penalty corner for the hosts, but bounced back within the next couple of minutes, with a goal from Ishika (13’), which also came off a penalty corner.

Locked at 1-1, the two teams continued to hunt for the next goal, and it was India who got their noses out in front, just before half time, as Sonam (27’) scored a field goal, making it 2-1.

Midway through the third quarter, India added a third goal, as Ishika (39’) completed her brace and gave her side a 3-1 lead. From then on, India kept their opponents at bay and walked off with the win.

India, who have now won two games and lost two games in Australia so far, will play their final tour match against Canberra Chill on October 2.

The team is being led on this tour of Australia by captain Jyoti Singh and coach Tushar Khandker in what is a crucial set of matches in terms of India's preparations for the FIH Hockey Women’s Junior World Cup 2025, set to be played in December in Santiago, Chile.

The tour will provide valuable exposure to the young Indian squad, allowing the players to test their skills in international conditions against strong teams. The team went on a similar tour of Europe back in June, where it faced Belgium, Australia, and the Netherlands over five matches. India showed prowess as they defeated Belgium three games in a row, followed by a win against Australia and a bitter shootout loss against the Netherlands.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Great to see our junior women's team performing well overseas. The comeback from 1-0 down shows mental toughness. However, I hope the coaching staff works on our penalty corner defense - conceding early goals could be costly in bigger tournaments.
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Ananya R
Ishika is such a promising talent! Scoring twice in an international match shows she's ready for bigger challenges. The future of Indian women's hockey looks bright with these young players. Can't wait to see them in the Junior World Cup! 🏑
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David E
As someone who follows hockey globally, it's impressive to see India's development program paying off. The mix of penalty corner goals and field goals shows tactical versatility. Good preparation for the World Cup in Chile next year.
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Siddharth J
The team's performance in Europe earlier this year was already impressive, and now they're building on that momentum. Captain Jyoti Singh and coach Tushar Khandker are doing a wonderful job grooming these young talents. More power to our women hockey players! ✨
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Kavya N
So proud of our girls! Coming back strong after the initial setback shows their determination. Hope they continue this form in the final match on October 2nd. These international tours are exactly what our young athletes need to gain confidence.

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