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Hockey: India beat China in back-to-back matches

Updated on: 02 February,2022 08:06 AM IST  |  Muscat
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After defeating China 7-1 in their debut match on Monday, the Indians emerged 2-1 victorious against the same opponents at the Sultan Qaboos Complex on Tuesday. A penalty corner in the third minute was converted with precision by Gurjit Kaur—to add to the goal she scored in the first match on Monday

Hockey: India beat China in back-to-back matches

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Indian women’s team continued to make waves in the FIH Pro League as it dished out yet another masterclass to beat China 2-1 and move to the top of the standings here on Tuesday.


After defeating China 7-1 in their debut match on Monday, the Indians emerged 2-1 victorious against the same opponents at the Sultan Qaboos Complex on Tuesday. A penalty corner in the third minute was converted with precision by Gurjit Kaur—to add to the goal she scored in the first match on Monday.



Wang Shumin scored in the 39th minute to restore both parity and her team’s confidence levels. Chinese keeper Wu Surong had no chance when Gurjit Kaur stepped up for yet another penalty corner in the 49th minute. The penalty corner specialist made no mistake as she slotted the ball home to double her team’s score.


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