Hockey World Cup: Indian Women Face Australia in Virtual Quarterfinal
· Sports · Sportstar, NDTV Sports, Times of India
The Indian women's hockey team faces Australia in a virtual quarterfinal clash of the women's hockey World Cup in Amstelveen on Sunday. India's path to the semifinals is straightforward: if the Netherlands defeats China, a win over Australia will take the ninth-ranked Indian team through. However, if China upsets the Netherlands, India's campaign will come to an end under the tournament's new format. India currently holds one point from a draw against China, while Australia sits above India on goals scored. Goalkeepers Savita and Bichu Devi have anchored India's defensive resilience, successfully defending all 12 penalty corners during a goalless draw against England.
Why it matters
A win against Australia will secure India a spot in the World Cup semifinals, depending on the outcome of the Netherlands-China match.
Read the original report — Sportstar
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