Off a second penalty corner soon after, Poonam's deflected shot was saved by the defender on the post to prevent India doubling their lead. The Indian eves got a penalty corner early in the first quarter, but failed to convert it. Over the course of the quarter, India stoically defended several of Canada's penalty corners and ensured they went into half-time level at 1-1. In the final quarter India came out with renewed zest and were soon in the lead via Deepika's second goal in the 49th minute. EARLY CONTROLGetting quickly off the block, India were dominant in the early exchanges, putting Canada on the defensive.

Source: India Today July 23, 2016 11:37 UTC