OCTOBER 03, 2023
India Storms into Asian Games Semis!
In a jaw-dropping display of hockey prowess, the Indian women’s team unleashed a goal-scoring frenzy, notching an awe-inspiring 13-0 victory over Hong Kong China in the quarterfinals of the 19th Asian Games at Hangzhou.
Vandana Katariya (2’, 16’, 48’) and Deepika (4’, 54’, 58’) orchestrated a symphony of skill, securing mesmerizing hat-tricks. Adding to the spectacle, Monika (7’), Deep Grace Ekka (11’, 42), Sangita Kumari (27’, 55’), Vaishnavi Vithal Phalke (34’), and Navneet Kaur (58’) contributed their own pieces of artistry to this monumental win.
From the very outset, India launched an unyielding assault, swiftly amassing a commanding 4-0 lead in the opening quarter. Vandana Katariya’s sublime field goal (2’) set the tone, followed by virtuoso displays from Deepika (4’), Monika (7’), and Vice Captain Deep Grace Ekka (11’), who flawlessly converted a penalty corner.
The second quarter mirrored the first, with India maintaining an iron grip on proceedings. Vandana Katariya (16’) displayed her mastery with yet another extraordinary field goal, and Sangita Kumari (27’) added to the spectacle. As halftime arrived, India basked in a commanding 6-0 lead.
Despite the significant advantage, India continued to press forward in the third quarter. Vaishnavi Vithal Phalke (34’) and Deep Grace Ekka (42′) extended the lead with clinical precision from penalty corners, establishing an unassailable 8-0 advantage.
India’s voracious appetite for goals persisted into the fourth quarter, with Vandana Katariya (48’), Deepika (54’, 58′), Sangita Kumari (55’), and Navneet Kaur (58′) producing moments of sheer brilliance to seal an emphatic 13-0 victory.
This resounding triumph not only propels India into the semi-finals but also reaffirms their dominance in women’s hockey, leaving fans in awe of the sheer spectacle witnessed on the field. With performances like these, India’s hockey legacy continues to scale new heights in the international arena!
