Indian women's hockey team suffered an embarrassing 2-8 defeat against hosts New Zealand in the second of the five-match series on Tuesday. Experienced striker Stacey Michelsen (21st, 30th, 42nd) struck thrice, while Samantha Harrison (3rd), Kirsten Pearce (52nd), Madison Doar (56th), Samantha Harrison (56th) and Stephanie Dickins (60th) also sounded the board. India began with positive intent but New Zealand put India on the backfoot with an early 1-0 lead when Samantha Harrison scored a 3rd-minute field goal. New Zealand kept the pressure on India and created more chances but Savita made several saves to keep India in the game. New Zealand increased their pace and attack to convert goals through Kirsten Pearce (52nd), Madison Doar (56th), Samantha Harrison (56th) and Stephanie Dickins (60th) to end the match on a high note.

Source: dna May 16, 2017 09:48 UTC