The Indian junior women’s hockey team came from behind to defeat Malaysia 2-1 in their second game of the Women’s Junior Asia Cup 2023 in Kakamigahara, Gifu Prefecture, Japan on June 5.
After Dian Nazeri (6’) scored a goal for Malaysia, Mumtaz Khan (10’) and Deepika (26’) netted a goal each to help India win the game and remain on top of Pool A.
While Malaysia focussed on keeping possession, India were on the attack from the get-go and that helped them win a couple of penalty corners early on in the game although they couldn’t capitalise on them.
