Indian Women`s hockey team beat New Zealand by 3 1 at FIH Women’s Olympic Qualif

on Sunday rose from the ashes to tame 3 1 with a spirited performance in their second pool match of the FIH Women’s Olympic Qualifier to keep alive their hopes of securing a ticket to Paris Games. The Indians did not have the best of starts in the tournament, losing to lower ranked United States 0 1 in their opening Pool B match.

ADVERTISEMENT India took the lead with their first attack within 41 seconds of the match through a field effort. Sangita scored from close range after she was set up by Salima Tete, who broke through New Zealand defence from the right flank with a brilliant run. Stunned by the goal, the Black Sticks responded instantly and secured a penalty corner two minutes later but wasted the chance..