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| Women Hockey team |
The Indian women's hockey team drew 2-2 with the hosts in its
fourth match against them on Sunday, maintaining its perfect record throughout
its South African tour.
Prior to
facing the Netherlands, the No. 1 team in the world, on January 23, this was
India's final contest against the South African team.
Vaishnavi Vithal Palkhe, who was making her senior squad debut, stood out for
the group, scoring two important goals that allowed them to hold the home team
to a draw.
After a
string of defeats against India, South Africa got off to a great start on
Sunday. The host team had so far lost to India 1-5, 0-7, and 0-4 times. South
Africa was the first to score a goal as they took advantage of an Indian
mistake in an effort to end the games against India favourably.
Quanita Bobbs
successfully converted their given penalty shot in the eighth minute,
outdueling youthful goalie Bichu Devi Kharibam.
Only in the
29th minute, when a strong PC variation enabled them to score, did India manage
to draw even. Vaishnavi did well to maintain her composure and drive the ball
into the post.
When Tarryn
Lombard made a field goal in the 35th minute, South Africa was able to retake
the lead. The ensuing few minutes remained heated as both sides played
competitively.
When
Vaishnavi switched from a PC in the 51st minute, some relief was at last
provided. In order to ensure that they left the game with a draw, India did
well to strengthen their defence in the last moments.
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