Tuesday is mixed day for India. While India beat Spain 1-0 in the second test in Spain, Indian girls narrowly lost to formidable Korea 2-3 at Boston Junior World Cup. It’s second loss for India in the medal round after losing to England 0-1.
Earlier in the first test, Indian mwn lost to Spain 2-8.
Korea’s Seul Ki Cheon posted hattrick at Boston to douse Indian fire. In the 11th minute of play, India’s Rani Devi scored the first goal, putting her team in the lead. Korea retaliated with a Penalty Corner and Cheon’s first drag flick into the net tied the game 1-1. Five minutes later, Korea scored off the same goal from Seul Ki Cheon. With only 6 minutes left, Monika Badran tied the game 2-2.
It was back and forth play when both teams hit the field again, and it wasn’t until the 53rd minute that Korea’s Cheon scored the final goal of the game. India continued to apply pressure but the clock ran out.