Indian Women's hockey team beat New Zealand by 3-1 at FIH Women’s Olympic Qualifier

India’s Udita (R) celebrates with teammates after scoring v NZ in Ranchi yesterday. Pic/PTI

India on Sunday rose from the ashes to tame New Zealand 3-1 with a spirited performance in their second pool match of the FIH Women's Olympic Qualifier to keep alive their hopes of securing a ticket to Paris Games. The Indians did not have the best of starts in the tournament, losing to lower-ranked United States 0-1 in their opening Pool B match.

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India took the lead with their first attack within 41 seconds of the match through a field effort. Sangita scored from close range after she was set up by Salima Tete, who broke through New Zealand defence from the right flank with a brilliant run. Stunned by the goal, the Black Sticks responded instantly and secured a penalty corner two minutes later but wasted the chance.

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