India recorded a commanding 3-1 victory over Wales in their 9/16 qualification match at FIH Junior Women’s World Cup match at the Centro Deportivo de Hockey Césped, Estadio Nacional, Santiago, on Monday. Hina Bano (14’), Sunelita Toppo (24’), and Ishika (31’) scored for India, while Eloise Moat (52’) netted the lone goal for Wales.

India began the game on the front foot, asserting themselves on the opposition with a Penalty Corner in the first 30 seconds. They played between the lines to create opportunities regularly, but couldn’t find the opening goal early on. Wales had the opportunity to get their noses in front with a penalty stroke, but were denied by Nidhi as she made a sharp stop to keep the scores level. India eventually managed to break the deadlock towards the end of the first

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