FIH Women's Nations Cup: Salima Tete Fires India Into Semi-Finals Past Japan

Indian Women's Hockey Team claims the victory in India Vs Japan match in the FIH Women’s Nations Cupin New Zealand. The hockey team won with a score of 2-1, qualifying for the semi-finals. Player of the match was awarded to the Indian skipper, Salima Tete.

Both teams were fired up during the 1st and 2nd quarter, with no opening for each team. Miraculously, Salima Tete scored the first goal for India in the third quarter, 33 minutes into the game. Japan’s Hiramitsu then scored the first goal for the team just 2 mins after the initial goal. The back and forth went on till Lalremsiami shot the final winning goal in the 49th minute. The triumph held special meaning for the Indian midfielder, Jyoti, as the match marked her 100th international game.

In one of the previous fixtures between the nations last year, the Men’s team defeated the Japanese men's team with a score of 3-2 in the league match of the Hero Asia Cup, which was held in Rajgir, Bihar.

Pool A of the Cup consists of four teams, which are India, Japan, the USA, and Uruguay. The Indian women’s hockey team is undefeated in the FIH Women's Nations Cup as of now. Their initial win was against the USA. The consecutive victory has led the team to the top of the table in Pool A. The players will carry the momentum of back-to-back wins in their next match. Uruguay lost its previous two matches against Japan and the USA. Their women’s hockey team is still looking for an opening in the FIH Women's Nations Cup.

Sportscapeanticipates the performance of the Indian women’s hockey team in their next match against Uruguay. The top-scorers, Lelremsiani and Salima Tete consistency can fetch India the FIH Women’s Nations Cup. Sportscape looks forward to seeing the team in Indian sports news.