: Hockey World Cup: Vandana Katariya rescues India in 1-1 draw with England #IndiaNEWS The Indian women’s hockey team and England lived up to the billing as they produced a high-voltage campaign opener

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Hockey World Cup: Vandana Katariya rescues India in 1-1 draw with England #IndiaNEWS
The Indian women’s hockey team and England lived up to the billing as they produced a high-voltage campaign opener in their Pool B match at the FIH Women’s Hockey World Cup in a packed Wagener Hockey Stadium, in Amsterdam on Sunday. Goals were scored by Isabelle Petter (9’) and Vandana Katariya (28’) as they helped their respective teams add a crucial point on the pool table. Both teams got off to a rollicking start, pushing each other for ball possession and creating space in each other’s circle. England had the first chance when their forward took a fierce shot on goal, but an alert Savita Punia averted the danger with a diving save only minutes into the first quarter. But England were successful in their second attempt when the experienced Lily Owsley - with 182 international caps - set up Isabelle Petter who deflected past Savita. Petter sent the ball high, pocketing the top of the net to fetch England that much needed 1-0 lead in the 9th minute to put pressure on India. Determined to stay on-par with England in the game, India kept calm and worked on their strategy to create chances in the circle. Moments after England took the lead,...Read more

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