FIH Hockey Women's Jr World Cup 2022: Lalrindiki hits brace as India beat Wales

Lalrindiki hits brace as India beat Wales

POTCHEFSTROOM: Forward Lalrindiki scored twice on Saturday to help India start their campaign in the FIH Hockey Women's Junior World Cup 2022 with a clinical 5-1 win over Wales, here.

Lalrindiki scored in the 31st and 57th minutes while seasoned Lalremsiami (3rd min), Mumtaz Khan (4th min) and Deepika (57th min) contributed a goal each as the Indians easily overcame the challenge posed by Wales for whom Millie Holme scored the lone goal in the 25th minute.

The Indians played aggressive hockey, dominated possession and were held 1-1 at half-time before scoring twice each in the third and fourth quarters to seal the victory. Of their five goals, two came off penalty corners. IANS

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