Quarter 1: First quarter started and All-out attacking start by the Irish. Good work by Navjot kaur she tried to hold the ball for India. Sunita Lakra plays the ball wide,  to stretch the Irish defence. Ireland was the stronger side in the first quarter. Free hit for the Ireland,but failed. India worked hard to impose a threat on Ireland. Ireland back the possession. India built one final attack but fails and the score was 0 till the end of the first quarter.

Quarter 2: Brilliant interception from Ireland at the beginning of the second quarter. India was looking to break on the attack. Neha Goyal got green card and stretched Irish efforts. Rani Rampal’s shot goes wide and missed the chance for India. At the end of second quarter both teams were still 0.

Quarter 3: Ireland gets the second-half underway. Wilson plays the ball wide to the right but good defence by Indian side and no penalty corner. Nicola Evans penalised inside the circle, she looked well in possession to hit the ball inside the posts but fails. Free hit for Ireland. India got a chance to break on the counter but failed and at the end, India or Ireland both were at 0.

Quarter 4: Fourth quarter started.  Wilson guides the ball on the right wing for the Irish but good defence by India. Penalty corner for India but good save by Irish goalkeeper McFerran. Vandana asked for a referral as she feels she was pushed, But umpire rules it in favour of the Irish side. Ireland to go first in the shoot-out. India Ireland both were at 0 at the end of the fourth quarter.

Shoot-out to follow and Ireland to go first in the shoot-out. Nicola Daily missed it. Monika ran out of time. Goal by Upton Roisin and lead for Ireland. Another Goal by  Meeke Alison and Ireland at 2. Goal for India and Ireland – India were 2 – 1. GOAL! Ireland wins 3-1 in the shoot-out, to book themselves a semi-final berth. Heart-break for the India fans.

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Quarter 1: With the whistle from referee first quarter begins and Indian queens looked aggressive from the start and dominate the ball in the opening minutes. First Penalty corner for the India and Goal!! Lalremsiami nets the ball inside Italian circle. Italian team worked hard to equalize the score but good defence by Indian queens and at the end of first quarter IND 1 – 0.

Quarter 2 : Second Quarter started and dominating start by the Indian team. They looked for the second goal but missed the chance as Udita misses a simple chance and fails to collect the ball inside Italian circle. India continues to attack but at the end of the second quarter, score was 1 -0.

Quarter 3: Third quarter started, good start by Italy as they were desperate to equalize the score but good defence by Indian queens. Penalty corner for India after video referral but missed. Green card for Sunita Lakra from the umpire. Penalty corner for India, Powerful stroke from Rani but Italian defenders clear the ball with ease. Penalty corner again and Goal!!. At the end of the third quarter score 2 -0.

Quarter 4: At the beginning of final quarter India lead by 2 – 0.Penalty corner for Italy in the opening minutes of the final quarter but good save from Savita and cleared with ease by Deepika. Penalty corner for India with just over 6 minutes remained. Goal!!. Final Whistle from the referee and the final score was 3 – 0. India won the match.

India wins 3-0 against Italy and qualifies for the quarter final. Will meet Ireland on Thursday.

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Quarter 1: First quarter begins and India asked for a referral in the opening minutes but refused by the Umpire. Penalty corner for India but missed it. USA goalkeeper saved the ball easily. Bad news for Indian fans as Rani Rampal walked out due to ankle twist. In the 11 minute,The USA got the first goal against India. India earned second penalty corner but Jackie Briggs stopped the ball brilliantly. Another penalty corner but India missed it again and at the end of first quarter USA 1 -0.

Quarter 2: In the opening minutes of the second minutes Green card for Deepika. After few minutes first Penalty corner for USA but good defense by Indian team. The USA attacks forcefully and the Indian Women were bit nervous. USA women played aggressively and want to achieve second goal. India loses referral and penalty corner for USA but Indian Goalkeeper Geeta saved it.  

Quarter 3: Rani Rampal gets the third quarter underway. Penalty corner for India and Goal!! Now Indian queens were back to game. The Excitement in the Indian team both team struggled for Goal. Green card for Melissa Gonzalez. At the end of third quarter India -USA both were at 1 -1.

Quarter 4: Final quarter begins and penalty corner for India and missed. Indian queens attacked forcefully and looked for second goal. Just 5 Minutes left and both teams were at 1 – 1. Both teams worked hard but final results USA -India 1 – 1.

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Quarter 1: In the opening minutes of the game Indian queens attacked brilliantly. Penalty corner for India but missed it. Gurjit’s efforts were great  Hunnah Mathews clear the ball easily. Both teams were goal-less, penalty corner for Ireland and Goal!!. Ireland took lead at the end of the first quarter score was 1 -0.

Quarter 2: At the beginning of second of quarter Sunita Lakra gets a green card. Third for India so far in the tournament. Penalty corner for Ireland. Good defense by Indian Team. Another penalty corner for Ireland and Indian queens were under pressure. But the sign of relieve and got penalty corner but fails. At the end of second quarter India were still struggling for 1 goal.

Quarter 3: Kathryn Mullan got green card from the referee. Indian Queens were more aggressive in quarter three but good defense by Irish women. Penalty corner for India, but good save from Irish Goalkeeper Ayeisha McFerran. Just under two minutes India Penalty corner but missed.

Quarter 4: Game moving relatively slow for India side. Penalty corner for India but saved easily by Ireland. Another missed opportunity for India. India was still 0. Just two minutes to go and India was still at 0. Ireland beat India 1 – 0.

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Quarter 1:

The first quarter was started and at the 42 seconds of the game and penalty corner for England. Indian defenders get the ball away with ease. Counter attack from India. The ball had been mostly in the Indian half. Second Penalty corner for England but the hosts miss the trick again. Just under 1 minute to go and both teams still struggle for the goal. At the end of first quarter both teams were at 0 – 0.

Quarter 2:

Second Quarter Begins Danson found Quick Cross for England. Indian Skipper did good job and after few seconds third Penalty corner For England. Back to Back Penalty corners for England but Indian Goal Keeper punched the ball away. Another review from India and Umpire rules Penalty Corner.  Neha Goyal gave lead to India in 25 minute. Till the half time India England 1 – 0.
Quarter 3:

England Queens played more aggressively at the beginning of third Quarter. Brilliant play by Danson but Savita played very well and Indian team fails all efforts of England Team. At the end of Third Quarter India England 1 -0.

Quarter 4: Final Quarter begins. Penalty corner for England.  Beautifully saved by Indian Defenders. Another Penalty corner for England but fails to achieve goal. Match was full of thrill. Goal for England. Lily Owsely equalized the game. Final Score both teams were at 1 -1.

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India Vs England:

According to the Schedule Issued by FIH( International Hockey Federation) Asia Cup champions and world’s no. 10 team India will open their campaign against worlds no. 2 champions England on the first day of the event on July 21.

India VS Ireland:

After England, the Indian champions will next face Ireland on July 26. Worlds no. 16 champion is bit easier to beat because Indians have better victory record but nothing is impossible. So the match would be challenging.

India Vs USA:

In the last pool encounter India would deal with No. 7 champion USA at the Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park on 29 of July.

Indian women’s team chief coach Harendra Singh said“ Every match at the World Cup is important and each match needs to be played like a final, We look forward to the challenge in Pool B. USA and England are ranked above us but the Indian women’s team is on the rise with confidence-boosting performances in the past few months. He added that “We have set our sights on Mission Women’s Hockey World Cup 2018 and all our training will be focused on peaking at the prestigious tournament”.

Beside India, don’t forgot to enjoy the battle of world champion The Netherlands with Asian giants China, Korea and rising European side Italy in Pool A. I am going to book tickets, so what are your plans ?

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Captain: Rani Rampal

Vice-captain: Savita

Goalkeepers: Savita (Vice-Captain), Rajani Etimarpu.

Midfielders: Namita Toppo, Lilima Minz, Monika, Neha Goyal, Navjot Kaur, Nikki Pradhan.

Defenders: Sunita Lakra, Deep Grace Ekka, Deepika, Gurjit Kaur, Reena Khokhar.

Forwards: Rani (Captain), Vandana Katariya, Navneet Kaur, Lalremsiami, Udita.

Rani said:”The Team is extremely excited and they have waited for the moment ever since the team won the Asia Cup last year. Except Savita and Rani, all players of team will experience the world cup first time. “

In the first match, Indian Team will face the Host Team England on 21 of July. So finish your pending works before the match, have popcorns and enjoy the match.

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