India beats Uruguay 3-2 in Four Nations Junior Women’s Hockey

India beats Uruguay 3-2 in Four Nations Junior Women’s Hockey

Kanika Siwach scored a brace as the Indian junior women’s hockey team secured a hard-fought 3-2 win over Uruguay in its second match of the Four Nations Tournament in Rosario, Argentina, on Sunday.

Apart from Kanika (46’, 50’), Sonam (21’) was on target for India, while Milagros Seigal (3’) and Agustina Mari (24’) scored for Uruguay.

Uruguay took an early lead in the game as Milagros Seigal successfully converted a penalty corner in the third minute.

In the second quarter, India got the equaliser as Sonam scored through a penalty corner in the 21st minute. However, just three minutes later, Uruguay reclaimed the lead as Agustina Mari scored a goal through a penalty corner.

The game remained level at the end of the third quarter, but Kanika Siwach scored a crucial brace in the final stretch to help India emerge victorious.

She first scored through a penalty corner in the 46th minute, followed by a decisive field goal in the 50th minute to seal the win.

India will next take on host Argentina on Tuesday.