India ladies’s hockey group suffered a hard-fought 2-3 defeat in opposition to dominant Argentina ‘B’ of their newest encounter on the continued Argentina tour.
For Argentina ‘B’, targets have been scored by Sol Pagela (25′), Constanza Cerundolo (38′) and Agustina Gorzelany (39′) whereas for Salima Tete (6′) and Gurjit Kaur (42′) scored for India.
Within the first quarter on Sunday, it was India who received off to a flying begin successful a penalty nook within the first minute. An intentional foul by Argentina whereas defending the penalty nook led to the visiting aspect being awarded a penalty stroke.
Sadly for India, the purpose was saved. With out letting this missed alternative sluggish their rhythm, the Indian group struck within the sixth minute via younger Tete who has been in good nick this tour.
“We had an excellent begin to the match and although we could not rating off the penalty stroke, we have been capable of convert after a very good interception within the sixth minute. Within the first quarter, we have been in management and saved a verify on Argentina however the second quarter, they upped their sport,” defined head coach Sjoerd Marijne.
A droop in India’s defence within the second quarter was well-capitalised by the skilled dwelling group. Sol Pagela’s twenty fifth minute purpose equalised the scoreline to 1-1. However the sport tilted of their favour when India gave away two targets within the thirty eighth and thirty ninth minute.
“I consider these two targets might have been stopped. We had restricted their circle entries to only 5 on this quarter however allowed them to transform twice in these 5 makes an attempt. Although Gurjit scored within the following minutes to cut back the lead by one purpose, we missed some good scoring alternatives thereafter. I really feel we have been a bit too rushed in our pursuit to transform. We should do a lot better to win from Argentina within the subsequent following matches,” mentioned Marijne.
Taking part in the Argentina Tour after Covid-19 restrictions saved the Indian group out of competitors for a 12 months, Rani and Co. have examined their core group prior to now 4 matches the place they secured two attracts (2-2,1-1) and suffered two slim loss (1-2 and 2-3).
Of their upcoming matches this week, the Indian aspect will face Argentina, ranked second within the FIH rankings.