Women hockey side stun Chile

Santiago, Chile: The Indian women’s junior hockey team rallied from a goal down to script a stunning 3-2 win over the Chilean senior side at the Prince of Wales Country Club here. Deepika (39th), Sangita Kumari (45th) and Lalrindiki (47th) scored for India after Fernanda Villagran (21st) had given the hosts the advantage. Chile’s Simone Avelli (56th) pulled one back late in the match, but it was not enough to force a comeback as the Indian junior team secured a creditable win. It was India’s third consecutive victory on the tour. They had defeated Chile’s junior side twice earlier this week. India started the match on the front-foot, twice penetrating inside Chile’s striking circle, but without causing much damage. The home side’s first real attack came in the 10th minute when they earned a penalty corner, but to no avail as the visitors defended it well. —