MATCH OVER: OQ (W) – 1800 hrs IST:
India
4
VS
Canada
1
MATCH OVER: OQ (W) - 1800 hrs IST:
India v Canada
2012-02-19 15:34:47
Commentary
3`
Others
India attempts a circle penetration from the right flank but Canadians not obliging.
22`
Others
India misses a chance. Deepika THAKUR's hit is taken by Canadian GK Azelia LIU and deflected to deny a sure-short goal to India.
33`
Others
India misses a chance on the mistake of Canadian defense. Ritu Rani is not able to generate enough pace in her reverse flick in Canadian circle; the flick goes over the post.
35`
Others
HALF TIME. India leads 3-0. Indians should be fairly happy with their conversion rate. They do look like a cohesive lot today. On the other hand, Canada hasn't really pressed the attack button as clearly reflected by ZERO PCs earned by them and hardly a convincing shot at the Indian post.
39`
Others
Canada tries hard for an entry from the right flank but agile Indian defenders keep them at the bay.
66`
Others
Brilliant move by India: A fast paced counter attack reaches the Canadian quarter in no time. A cross-pass to Anuradha inside the Canadian circle as she stretches too much to get to the ball in an empty circle but in vain. She is down and hurt. Game stalled.She leaves the field.
70`
Others
Asunta Lakra gets the Man of the Match award.
70`
Others
Good victory for India as they stay in contention for the finals. Canada needs to do a lot of thinking work after this game.
That is all for this match.
70`
Others
FULL TIME. India wins 4-1.
69`
Goal
Canada scores as India lead 4-1: Hannah HAUGHN scores in a crowded circle as Subadhra Pradhan nearly saves it but misses out on the goal line.
69`
Others
Free hit for Canada just outside Indian circle towards the right.
67`
Others
Canadian captain Katie BAKER enters Indian circle straight from the left flank but is dispossessed as she goes over the back line.
63`
Others
Rani waits for the hit-in at the goalmouth as Canadian defender blocks her and clears the ball.
60`
Green Card
for Canada's Hannah HAUGHN
59`
Others
Rani POONAM nets a rising hit-in from the sidelines but Umpire denies it
57`
Others
Yet again, wild whack from the right flank for Canada has only Indian takers.
55`
Others
Canadians steal the ball and counter-attack. They delay in execution and their forward carries the ball at the Indian goal-mouth. Chance missed for Canada.
53`
Others
Ritu Rani misses a chance. Slack reverse-shot from her from the left as she had all the time to do something different. Canadian GK clears the ball.
52`
Others
Wild acute-angle shot by Kate GILLIS into the Indian circle from the right. Easily trapped by the Indians.
49`
Goal
India goes up 4-0. Outstanding goal by Anuradha Devi. She gets a loose ball inside the Canadian circle from Rani Rampal. She doesn't waste a single second and whacks it in to the left, top corner of the cage; Canadian GK has no clue.
47`
Others
Heavy fighting for the ball possession inside Indian circle. Indians manage to clear it, eventually.
44`
Others
India earns a free-hit just outside Canadian circle. Nothing comes out.
42`
Others
Shoddy passing amongst the Indian defenders in the Indian circle after a 16-yard hit. The opponent nearly got the ball at the goal-mouth. Blunder averted.
40`
Others
India attacks as Rani Rampal takes a shot from outside the Canadian circle. No deflection and the ball sounds the advertisement boards.
38`
Others
Canadians look more aggressive in the 2nd half. They are trying hard to enter Indian circle.
36`
Others
Play resumes in the 2nd half
35`
Others
Canadians rotate the ball amongst themselves as 10s remain for half time.
34`
Others
Anuradha Devi THOKCHOM's stick hits Diana ROEMER at the goal mouth. Game stalled for a moment.
31`
Others
Canadians have upped their attacks and have taken a hit on the Indian post deflected successively by Indian GK Punnia.
29`
Goal
India goes up 3-0: Sushila Chanu PUKHRAMBAM scores. Indirect PC again and Sushila Chanu scores from the D-top on the right side beating Canadian GK by miles.
27`
Penalty Corner
for India. Flick is low and a player is obstructed and India gets another PC
27`
Penalty Corner
for India. Another attack by India and Rani POONAM gets a PC for India.
27`
Others
Ball not stopped cleanly.
26`
Penalty Corner
for India: Canadians defend but concede another one by committing a foul.
26`
Penalty Corner
for India: Chance missed by India. Vandana gets a lone ball as Joydeep KAUR's pass reaches her. She hits but the GK blocks it. Ball rises, PC for India.
24`
Others
Canadians persisting on the left flank getting free hits in quick succession.
21`
Others
Savita PUNNIA, Indian GK makes a brilliant save.
19`
Goal
India goes 2-0. Rani Rampal scores a stunner. She enters the Canadian circle from the left, tosses the ball, beats the defender, get close to the cage on the left and hits hard enough not giving a chance to the Canadian GK to react.
16`
Goal
India goes up 1-0: Soundarya YENDALA scores off a deflection on an indirect PC.
15`
Penalty Corner
for India: Ritu Rani hits in from the side line and ball rises off a Canadian stick. PC for India.
14`
Others
Ritu Rani's hit in from the right touch-line crosses the Canadian circle untouched.
13`
Others
Lakra's slap shot on a free-hit from the mid-field has no takers inside Canadian circle.
10`
Others
Rampal gets a free swing at the Canadian goal from the circle top. Her hit misses the goal post considerably.
10`
Others
Game stalled again as Canadian player is hurt and is leaving the field. Umpire has a word with Indian captain Lakra
9`
Others
Game stalled as Anuradha Devi THOKCHOM slips and is down
8`
Others
Grounded hit by Jasjeet. Canadian GK defends lying down, ball cleared by other defenders. Chance missed for India.
7`
Penalty Corner
for India. Anuradha Devi THOKCHOM finds Kate GILLIS's foot in Canadian circle.
6`
Others
Canadians come up with a fast attack from the right flank. The ball reaches the left flank to Hannah HAUGHN who loses it over the back line.
5`
Others
Slap shot by Deepika reaches Anuradha Devi THOKCHOM in the Canadian circle. She has a good chance but before she could get her swing, the ball is intercepted and cleared by the Canadian, close to the goal mouth.
1`
Others
Match underway
0`
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The Umpires for today's match are: IPARRAGUIRRE Soledad (ARG) and BENNETT Karen (NZL)
0`
Others
Indian Women are ranked 13th and Canada are 20th ranked. For both teams, this is an important game to stay in contention for the finals of the Olympic Qualifier.
0`
Others
National anthems over, match about to start.
0`
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Both teams at the turf meeting the dignatories
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