The game displayed a set of fearless performances by both
the teams and in the initial minutes itself, Poland was awarded with the first
penalty corner of the game. The girls made clever attempts to convert the
opportunity but failed to capitalize it. On the other hand, India opened
the first quarter on the front foot showing some strength and dynamism and Vandana
Katariya smacked the ball hard with a deflection and scored the first goal of
the match in the 13th minute of the game taking a 1-0 lead.
Maintaining the same momentum in the second quarter, India started
with the proceedings and tried to create scoring opportunities by surrounding
the D of the opponents. While both the teams made desperate attempts to
put themselves into the frame, Poland
team displayed good coordination trying to close the gaps by holding on to the
possession of the ball. India
took an advantage of the counter attack and it was Poonam Rani who took the
reception and stroked in a field goal in the 26th minute and doubled the
lead to 2-0.
With the change of both the ends, Poland tried to put in continuous
pressure but was unable to break down the resolute defence of the Indian team.
Indian girls made constant efforts to stop the ball from the right flank and
showcased wonderful interception throughout the match. India was seen
on the dominating side right through the beginning but unfortunately failed to
convert the scoring opportunities on the couple of occasions. As both the teams
were unable to score any goals, the score remained stagnant at 2-0 by the end
of the third quarter.
Entering into the last quarter of the game, the two teams
were seen in action playing the game tactically. In search of scooping the ball
into the net and opening their account, Poland kept on chasing the ball and
restricted the Indian eves to add any further goals to their tally. Very
successful in defying the Indian attack, the Poland goalie displayed her
beautiful bit of goalkeeping and held back the Indian eves to score any goals
further. The polished defence of Indian team kept the scores intact and did not
allow Poland to score any
goals thus, marking a well deserved win for India
over Poland
2-0.
Speaking post the match against India ,
Poland captain Marlena
Rybacha said, “We knew it would be a hard game against India as they
are a very strong team and must have had a good preparation for this tournament.
We conceded two goals in the first half but we gave a good fight in the second
half. We are happy that we played a better game today and that we are
progressing with every match. Our focus is on one game at a time and in the
next match with Ghana
we will try and score more goals.”
Speaking post the win against Poland ,
India
Captain Ritu Rani said, “We are happy to have won the game and if we win the
next as well, we will be at the top of the pool which will be a good
motivation. Our defence played well as we restricted Poland from scoring any goals.
However we missed on the attaching side and scored only two goals. Our focus
will be to get more penalty corner opportunities and will work on the mistakes
committed today to make our attack even stronger in the next match.”
HI Press release and photographs
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