India to face Japan in Women’s Hockey Champions Trophy Final Salima Tete scores decisive goal

Ranchi: In a thrilling semi-final match at the Jharkhand Women’s Asian Champions Trophy, India secured a spot in the championship game by defeating Korea with a score of 2-0. The action unfolded at the Jaipal Singh Munda Astro Turf Stadium in Marang Gom on Saturday.

The first goal of the game came in the 11th minute of the first quarter when India’s Salima Tete showcased her skills by breaking through Korea’s defense and scoring a brilliant field goal. India extended their lead in the 19th minute as Vaishnavi Vitthal Phalke converted a penalty corner into another goal. With a 2-0 lead in the first half, India maintained their advantage, and neither team managed to score in the second half.

During the match, India was awarded six penalty corners, while Korea received three. The victory earned India a spot in the final, where they will face Japan for the title on Sunday. Meanwhile, the match for third place will feature Korea against China.

In the other semi-final, Japan triumphed over China in a close encounter. China took an early lead with a field goal by Tiantian Luo in the 11th minute. However, Japan swiftly equalized the score at 1-1 when Kana Urata converted a penalty corner into a field goal in the 34th minute. In the 44th minute, Miyu Suzuki secured a 2-1 lead for Japan by converting another penalty corner, sealing their place in the final.