India made a resounding start to their Women’s Junior Asia Cup 2023 campaign with a dominant 22-0 victory over Uzbekistan in their opening game. Led by stellar performances from Annu, Mumtaz Khan, and Deepika, India showcased their attacking prowess and clinical finishing.
Right from the beginning, India took control of the game and relentlessly attacked the Uzbekistan defense. Vaishnavi Vitthal Phalke opened the scoring for India with a penalty corner conversion in the third minute. Mumtaz Khan quickly added to the lead with a field goal. Annu then went on a scoring spree, netting multiple goals in quick succession. Sunelita Toppo, Manju Chorsiya, Deepika Soreng, and Deepika also made significant contributions, ensuring India went into halftime with a commanding 10-0 lead.
In the third quarter, India maintained their dominance and continued to pile on the goals. Deepika scored from a penalty corner, while Annu added two more goals to her tally. Mumtaz Khan and Deepika also scored their second goals of the match, extending India’s lead to 15-0 by the end of the quarter.
With an insatiable hunger for more goals, India continued their attacking display in the fourth quarter. Deepika, Khan, and Neelam swiftly found the back of the net, taking India’s lead to a staggering 18-0. Annu then converted a penalty stroke, securing her sixth goal of the match, while Phalke added her second goal to make it 20-0 for India.
The Indian team showcased their exceptional skill and teamwork throughout the game, demonstrating their prowess in both creating opportunities and finishing them with precision. The comprehensive victory not only boosts their confidence but also sends a strong statement to their competitors in the tournament.
India’s emphatic start to the Women’s Junior Asia Cup 2023 sets the tone for their campaign as they aim to make a mark in the tournament. With such a convincing win, the team will look to carry this momentum forward and continue their impressive form in the upcoming matches.
