India Dominates Uruguay in Hockey World Cup Qualifiers Opener
Image Source: Internet
New Delhi: Sjoerd Marijne's tenure as the new chief coach began with a win as the Indian women's hockey team beat Uruguay 4-0 in their Pool B opener of the FIH World Cup Qualifiers in Hyderabad on Sunday.
The South American team, ranked No.19 in the world, were no match for India as the hosts dominated play at the GMC Balayogi Hockey Ground with Sunelita Toppo (21st minute), Ishika (40th), Lalremsiami (49th) and Rutuja Dadaso Pisal (58th) scoring a goal each.
India made multiple circle entries, creating several goalscoring chances, and held most of the possession in the second quarter.
Uruguay too had their moments as they banked on counterattacking hockey but India's resilient backline held their ground.
India will next face Scotland on Monday.
