Goalkeeper and captain Nidhi pulled off 4 consecutive saves as India edged previous hosts Argentina 2-0 on shootout following a 1-1 impasse in the Four Nations junior women’s hockey match in Rosario.
Kanika (44′) scored India’s lone aim throughout regulation time, whereas Lalrinpuii and Lalthantluangi netted in the shootout to safe the victory in their third match of the match.
Argentina obtained off to a robust begin, with Milagros Del Valle (10′) giving the house facet the lead in the primary quarter earlier than India responded in the third quarter by means of Kanika’s strike.
With no additional targets, the match stayed tied and went into the penalty shootout.
India will take on Chile in their subsequent fixture on Friday (May 30, 2025).
Published – May 29, 2025 05:50 am IST
