The result may indicate it was close contest and in the first half, it was so before the Indians, as like in each game, shifted gears in the 3rd quarter and took control in the match. And China earned credit for not making it any easier for India, the host India once went ahead was not troubled much. Rightfully, it was Deepika who has highest points in the table with 11 goals through out the tournament and was awarded with the player of the tournament.
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As unlike earlier, it was caution begin by India, familiar that the Chinese would come hard, come quick and create chances early on. Chinese hockey team did and for the first few minutes, India had to fight hard to remain alive the Chinese onslaught before slowly settling down, getting better at ball control. In the 18th minutes a penalty corner for China saw Lalremsiami–adjudged player of the match — rush out quickly before Bichu Devi went full stretch to clear the rebound with her stick.
In the 20th minute, four quick penalty corners due to India’s constant push but with PCs India’s poor form continued. A mix of off-target shots ineffective variations along with some good saves by the Chinese goalkeeper. China managed a 2nd PC three minutes later but to no help. But the Indian team were slowly growing in the game and within few seconds of resumption in the 3rd quarter, India get its 5th PC.
Deepika released a controlled reserve hit which was defended by Chinese and goalkeeper had no answer to. The Indian attack was magnificent even when it did not results in a goal. Ting Li had no trouble saving Deepika’s feeble push after the latter had earned it, dodging past three defenders all alone- India stayed on course to victory.
The Bihar government has awarded Rs. 10 lakh to each and every players of the team.
