Hina Bano and Kanika Siwach got their names on the scoresheet to ensure the win for India.
The first quarter remained goalless despite both teams getting chances through penalty corners. While India were keen to take the lead and start their campaign on a positive note, the early goal missed them. Similarly, India were unable to convert any of their three penalty corners in the second quarter as well.
The deadlock was finally broken in the third quarter, when Heena scored a crucial penalty corner for India, making the score 1–0. Bárdenas Hockey aggressively pursued the equalizer, but were unable to convert any of their three penalty corners. Kept lagging in the third quarter.
In the fourth and final quarter, Indian women won against Duke Club as Kanika found the net and doubled India's lead. India's defensive unit did well to maintain their clean sheet in the last few minutes of the match and ensure the win.
The Indian team will play its next match against Belgium in Breda, Netherlands on Wednesday.
The first quarter remained goalless despite both teams getting chances through penalty corners. While India were keen to take the lead and start their campaign on a positive note, the early goal missed them. Similarly, India were unable to convert any of their three penalty corners in the second quarter as well.
The deadlock was finally broken in the third quarter, when Heena scored a crucial penalty corner for India, making the score 1–0. Bárdenas Hockey aggressively pursued the equalizer, but were unable to convert any of their three penalty corners. Kept lagging in the third quarter.
In the fourth and final quarter, Indian women won against Duke Club as Kanika found the net and doubled India's lead. India's defensive unit did well to maintain their clean sheet in the last few minutes of the match and ensure the win.
The Indian team will play its next match against Belgium in Breda, Netherlands on Wednesday.
