Patiala, 13 November (Sports Desk)
India secured a hard-fought 3-2 victory over South Korea in their second match of the Women’s Asian Champions Trophy.
The Indian women’s team started the match strongly, with goals from Sangita Kumari in the third minute and Deepika in the 20th minute, giving them a comfortable 2-0 lead at halftime. However, South Korea made a remarkable comeback in the third quarter, with goals from Yuri Lee in the 34th minute and captain Yunbi Cheon in the 38th minute to level the score at 2-2.
Just when it seemed like the match was headed for a draw, Deepika scored a crucial goal in the 57th minute to secure the win for the hosts. India had earlier defeated Malaysia 4-0 in their opening match of the tournament.
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India will next face Thailand on Thursday. In the earlier match of the day, Thailand and Japan played out a 1-1 draw, while reigning Olympic silver medalists China defeated Malaysia 5-0 to register their second consecutive win in the tournament.
Key points from the match:
- India secured their second consecutive win in the Women’s Asian Champions Trophy.
- Deepika scored two goals for India, including the match-winner.
- South Korea made a strong comeback but fell short in the end.
- India will next face Thailand on Thursday.
This was a thrilling match that showcased the high level of competition in the Women’s Asian Champions Trophy. India’s victory will boost their confidence as they aim to go deep into the tournament.
