Sangita Kumari scored the winner as India A women’s team beat Tasmania 1-0 to register its first victory at the 2017 Australian Hockey League (AHL) here today.
The visitor got off to a good start, controlling the play in midfield throughout the first quarter.
At the start of the second quarter, India pulled off a beautiful move, capped off by Kumari in the 19th minute - she deceived Tasmania’s goalkeeper Ruby-Rose Haywood - to hand India the lead.
It was a rough third quarter with some strong tackles resulting in a yellow card each for both teams. Tasmania tried to break the opposition back line but came empty handed against a spirited India, which enjoyed its one-goal lead for the rest of the match denying the Tasmanians a much-needed equaliser.
Indian eves will now play Western Australia on Thursday.
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