On Tuesday, India edged past the Belgian side with a tight scoreline of 2-1 at the Hockey Centre of Excellence, Wilrijkse Plein in Antwerp, Belgium. Lalthantluangi (35') and Geeta Yadav (50') scored goals for India, as per a press release from Hockey India.
While Annu (22') and Neelam (41') scored one goal each for India, it was the team's collective efforts that ultimately led to their triumphant victory in this crucial encounter, as per a press release from Hockey India.
Yujin Lee (15') and Jiyon Choi (30') found the back of the net for Korea, while Deepika Soreng (43') and Deepika (54') scored a goal each, enabling India to secure a draw and maintain their position at the top of Pool A in the Women's Junior Asia Cup 2023.
Having won all their matches against the U-21 team they now focus on playing the A team, twice in quick succession. The team will next play two matches against South Africa "A' team on February 24 and 25 where they will aim to continue their winning streak.