The Indian Junior Women’s Hockey Team continued their winning streak in the tour of Europe with a well-deserved win over Belgium.India edged past the Belgian side with a tight scoreline of 2-1 at the Hockey Center of Excellence, Wilrijkse Plein in Antwerp, Belgium. Lalthantluangi (35’) and Geeta Yadav (50’) scored goals for India on Tuesday.
The first half remained goalless as both sides couldn’t manage to break the deadlock in the tight contest. In the 35th minute, India finally scored the opening goal as Lalthantluangi successfully converted a fortunate penalty stroke.
In the last quarter, Van Hellemont (48’) scored the equaliser through a field goal for Belgium. However, just two minutes later, Geeta Yadav replied with a field goal herself and grabbed the
winner for India.
India then defended well to fend off the Belgian attacks in the final 10 minutes of the game and ensured they enjoyed another win over Belgium.After two consecutive wins, the Indian Junior Women’s Hockey Team will next play Belgium for the third and final time in their Tour of Europe on June 12. (UNI)<>