CWG 2022: The Indian women’s hockey team beat defending champions New Zealand 2-1 in shootout to win the bronze medal and finish its campaign at the Commonwealth Games on a high note here on Sunday. Leading 1-0, India conceded a penalty corner with less than 30 seconds to go for the final hooter, as the match went into shootout after Olivia Merry’s equalizer. For more CWG 2022 Live Updates Follow InsideSport.IN
CWG 2022: Indian women’s hockey team wins bronze beats New Zealand in 2-1 In shootout
India though held their nerves in the shootout to emerge winners.
Coming off their heartbreaking loss to Australia in a controversial semifinal, India showed the intent to wrap up their campaign with a win and earn a podium finish.
INDIAN EVES🏑 WINS BR🥉NZE
Indian Women’s #Hockey Team wins solid bronze🥉against New Zealand’s Women’s team on a penalty shootout score of 2-1🏑
Well-thought teamwork with ample energy helped the girls deliver their best to win the BRONZE 🤩
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Salima Tete’s goal gave India the lead and they led 1-0 at half time, paving the way for an entertaining second half.
Neha Goyal almost doubled the lead after the break, but good defending by New Zealand prevented the Indians from consolidating their position.
New Zealand have had to do a lot of defending and they’ve done quite well to remain disciplined until that Tete’s goal.
It led to emotional scenes inside the stadium. Players were seen hugging one another and jumping in joy. It was the same team, which lost a bronze medal match in Tokyo Olympics as well.
CWG 2022: Indian women’s hockey team wins bronze
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