Indian women's hockey team shocks Ireland 3-0 in 2nd friendly
Indian women's hockey team dished out a spirited performance to notch up a stunning 3-0 victory against World cup silver medallists Ireland in their second and final friendly to end their tour of Spain on a high here on Sunday.
India had drawn the first match 1-1 against Ireland on Saturday.
India's attacking prowess stretched the Irish defenders right from the start as the forwardline made potential forays into the striking circle.
Navjot Kaur found the first breakthrough for India when she converted a splendid field goal in the 13th minute to help India take a 1-0 lead.
An Indian infringement in the second quarter saw Ireland being awarded a PC but it was well-saved by India's defence.
In the 26th minute, a timely assist by the experienced Deep Grace Ekka helped Reena Khokar double India's lead to 2-0 ahead of the 10-minute half-time break.
India continued to keep up a discipline structure but in the melee gave away a PC to Ireland only minutes into the third quarter. But India's ...