Arg TS W: India salvages a satisfying 2-2 draw against Argentina
Indian women salvaged a satisfying 2-2 draw against Argentina after facing a bit of embarrassing defeat yesterday at the hands of home team’s colts yesterday.
Indian girls’ test series is the first international exposure after their official confirmation to Rio Olympics 2016 and for the Argentina team, a preparation ahead of HWL finals.
India took the lead of 1-0 in the first half with goal scored by Monika in the first quarter.
Delfina Merino equalized the score 1-1 but India continued their lead in the third quarter with the goal from Captain Ritu Rani.
Argentina equalized in the last quarter through a goal from Gabriel Minadeo with just few minutes left for the match, resulting in a draw.
India will next play against Argentina at 1:30 hrs IST on 26 Nov 2015.
The Indian squad: Captain: Ritu Rani. Vice Captain: Deepika Thakur.
The Indian goalpost will be guarded by Savita and Rajani Etimarpu. The defence line will see vice-captain Deepika alongside Sunita Lakra, Sushila Chanu Pukhrambam, Jaspreet Kaur and Deep Grace Ekka. The midfield will have Captain Ritu Rani with Renuka Yadav, Lilima Minz, Navjot Kaur, Monika and Namita Toppo. Navneet Kaur, Preeti Dubey, Poonam Rani, Vandana Katariya and Anuradha Devi Thokchom will complete the forward line for team India.