Navneet Kaur was in her element as she teased the Japanese defence to slot in three goals. An early chance came by when forward Vandana Katariya and Lilima Minz worked in tandem to create space in the striking circle. Showcasing talentThen Navneet showcased her abilities as she drove into the 25-yard mark and assisted experienced forward Vandana to drive into the circle. Three minutes into the third quarter, India won back-to-back penalty corners but could not convert. The results: India 4 (Navneet 7, 25, 55; Anupa Barla 53) bt Japan 1 (Aki Yamada 58); South Korea 3 bt Malaysia 1.

Source: The Hindu May 13, 2018 15:45 UTC