The Indian Junior Women’s Hockey Team is all set to take on the Netherlands in the final of the Uniphar U23 5 Nations Tournament on Sunday, 26 June 2022, here, at the UCD Dublin, Ireland. The Indian side was unbeaten during the group stage of the competition.
The Indian women’s team started their Uniphar U23 5 Nations Tournament with a comprehensive 4-1 win over hosts Ireland on June 20, 2022, in Dublin.
In their second league match, India rallied from behind to earn a 2-2 draw against a tenacious Netherlands team.
India defeated Ukraine (3-0) in their third game and recorded a comprehensive 4-1 victory against the United States in the fourth and final league-stage match of the Uniphar U23 5 Nations Tournament here on Thursday, 23 June 2022.
Speaking about India’s campaign Captain Vaishnavi Phalke said “We have not lost a single game so far, and it has done wonders for our confidence heading into the final. We did quite well, exceeding everyone’s expectations with our performance.
When asked about her team’s strength, the youngster stated, “On the pitch, we co-ordinate incredibly well with each other. Even when we are trailing, we do not give up and maintain our pace and keep attacking throughout the game. I believe these are our strengths, and they have aided us greatly thus far.”
Meanwhile, India’s opponents, the Netherlands, have also had a fantastic tournament so far. The Dutch team began their campaign with a 4-2 victory over the United States. Following that, they drew 2-2 with India before defeating Ireland 5-1. The Netherlands will face Ukraine in their last league stage game on Sunday, 25 June 2022, in UCD Dublin, Ireland.
The Indian Junior Women’s Hockey Team will take on the Netherlands in the Uniphar U23 5 Nations Tournament 2022 final on 26 June 2022, at 1845 IST.