Kakamigahara, May 31: The Indian team continues to shine in the Under-18 Women’s Asian Cup. Following their victory against Malaysia in the opening match, India secured a remarkable 3-1 win against Korea in their second Pool A match.
Naushin Naz, Shruti Kumari, and Kiran Ekka scored for India. The match started on a high note for the Indian team, which was awarded a penalty stroke early on. Naushin capitalized on this opportunity, scoring in the fourth minute to give India a 1-0 lead.
India maintained their dominance on the ball, doubling their lead in the second quarter. Shruti scored a brilliant goal in the 21st minute, allowing India to enjoy a comfortable 2-0 lead at halftime. After the break, Korea attempted a comeback, narrowing the score to 2-1 when Gyeongmin Ryu found the net in the 41st minute.
However, India quickly regained their two-goal advantage. Player of the Match Kiran Ekka successfully converted a penalty corner in the 43rd minute, extending India’s lead to 3-1 and putting the match firmly in their control. The Indian team remained disciplined in the final quarter, preventing Korea from scoring again. Throughout the match, India earned four penalty corners and one penalty stroke, while Korea managed two penalty corners.
With victories over Malaysia and Korea, India now sits at the top of Pool A standings with six points. The team will face Singapore in their final group stage match on June 2, aiming to continue their winning streak.