Amstelveen
The Indian women’s hockey team came from a goal down to share points with England after a 1-1 draw in a high-voltage campaign opener at the FIH Women’s Hockey World Cup that got underway in Spain and Netherlands on Sunday.
Isabelle Petter put England ahead in the ninth minute through a field goal. Vandana Katariya equalized for India in the 28th minute scoring off a rebound from a penalty corner.
It was a high-intensity match with both teams pushing each other for ball possession and creating space in each other's circle.
With both teams tied at the end of two quarters, the final half went down to the wire as both teams fought hard for that elusive lead.
Though England created a couple of chances in the D with shots on goal, they were off target on most occasions. India could have extended the lead in the 56th minute when Neha and Navjot worked inside the D to help Sharmila find a deflection. But Sharmila, unfortunately, could not get her stick on the ball, thus missing out on a great opportunity.
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India’s next match is on July 5 against China.