The India A women's hockey team suffered a 0-1 defeat at the hands of France A side in the first match in Lucknow on Friday. #IndiaKaGame #INDvFRA pic.twitter.com/4yIic0Ed6A — Hockey India (@TheHockeyIndia) February 8, 2019India A women's team, consisting of players from the India Development Core Group and a few youngsters who have recently represented the India senior team, found it difficult to produce a clear goal-scoring opportunity. On the other hand, France A women's side utilised their opportunity in the 37th minute when they were awarded a penalty corner. Here's a look at some images from Lucknow from the inaugural match of the four-match series of India 'A' Women against @FF_Hockey 'A' Women on 8th February 2019. For full album, visit: https://t.co/l7gcU8PunO#IndiaKaGame #INDvFRA pic.twitter.com/5DFzGOSFJ5 — Hockey India (@TheHockeyIndia) February 8, 2019The home side, led by captain Salima Tete and vice-captain Lalremsiami, tried to make inroads into the French defence but could not find an equaliser as the visitors protected their one-goal lead to register the win.

Source: dna February 08, 2019 18:00 UTC