With the top-four teams confirmed on expected lines, the final league matches at the women’s Jharkhand Asian Champions Trophy on Thursday will be more about deciding on the semifinal line-up and working out the niggles one last time before the knockout stages.
A superior goal difference means India is assured of finishing on top of the table even with a draw or a loss against Korea in its final league outing. However, the host would be looking at nothing less than a win while keeping its undefeated streak intact. The previous two games were both close affairs, and despite coming out on the winning side, India would be looking to clean up its scoring prowess.
Against Japan on Tuesday, India dominated play and possession but could not find the finishing touch despite having half a dozen chances. Coach Janneke Schopman has been vocal about her annoyance with the team deserving but not scoring more goals.
