Hockey5s Women's World Cup 2024: India Defeat New Zealand To Set Up Semifinal Clash With South Africa

Hockey5s Women's World Cup 2024: India Defeat New Zealand To Set Up Semifinal Clash With South Africa

India remains unbeaten in the ongoing Hockey5s Women's World Cup 2024.

ANIUpdated: Friday, January 26, 2024, 10:02 PM IST
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India defeated New Zealand in quarterfinals of Hockey5s Women's World Cup 2024 | Credits: Twitter

The Indian Women's Team was dominant in their 11-1 win over New Zealand in the Quarter-Finals of the FIH Hockey5s Women's World Cup 2024.

They will go up against South Africa in the semi-final at 23:00hrs IST on Friday.

The match was full of action right from the get-go as New Zealand took the lead courtesy of a goal from Oriwa Hepi (2') but India equalized within fifteen seconds as Deepika Soreng (2') found the back of the net with an astonishing finish.

India didn't let up on the high intensity they brought into the game and it paid off as Rutaja Dadaso Pisal (9') scored to put India in the lead before Mumtaz Khan (10', 11') quickly fired back-to-back goals.

The goal-fest continued with India again scoring two more quick goals, this time from Mariana Kujur (13', 14') as the first half ended with India leading 6-1.

India steamroll New Zealand in the second half

India's control of proceedings continued and Rutaja Dadaso Pisal (22') scored her second goal of the match as India took a massive six-goal lead.

Deepika Soreng (25') also brought up her second goal before Rutaja Dadaso Pisal (26', 28') added two more goals to her tally. Deepika Soreng (29') then scored another goal to complete her hat-trick as India won the game 11-1.

The Indian Women's Team will next play South Africa in the Semi-Finals at 23:00hrs IST on Friday.

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