The Indian side started aggressively, applying pressure early by winning two penalty corners within the first five minutes. Although an initial goal was disallowed following a referral, Puja Sahoo broke the deadlock in the seventh minute. Shortly after, Roshni Aind extended the lead, scoring just two minutes later, demonstrating India’s intent to control the match from the outset.

As the match progressed, the goals continued to pour in. Tanushree Kadu contributed the third goal with a deft deflection, followed by Sukhveer Kaur, who converted a penalty stroke to increase the tally. Sanika Mane made the scoreline 5-0 before the first quarter concluded, reflecting India’s significant advantage.

Continued Pressure in the Second Quarter

The second quarter saw no respite for the Pakistani team. Madhu Sidar and Geeta Yadav added to India’s growing lead, skillfully capitalising on defensive errors. India effectively maintained control of the ball, facilitating their scoring opportunities. By half-time, India had raced to a staggering 10-0 lead, thanks to additional goals from Sanika, Tanuja Toppo, and Pooja Malik.

The players’ synergy was evident as they maintained an unrelenting offensive strategy. With each passing minute, Pakistan struggled to counter India’s attacks, resulting in an increasingly grim situation for their squad. The psychological impact of the scoreline was palpable, hampering any attempts for a revival.

As the third quarter commenced, India continued to pile on the goals. Purnima Yadav, Madhu, and Supriya quickly increased the score further, leaving Pakistan with a monumental task ahead. The scoreboard reflected India’s overwhelming dominance, showing no signs of slowing down.

Final Quarter Sees Further Exploits

The final quarter showcased India’s depth in talent as they maintained their relentless pursuit of goals. Krishna Sharma opened the scoring in this period, further extending the lead. Pooja completed her hat-trick shortly after, while Supriya also found the net again, completing her brace as well.

India’s relentless assault continued with two more goals, netted by Binima Dhan and Roshni. The latter’s strike in the 60th minute encapsulated the match, concluding with the monumental score of 19-0. India recorded 19 goals, 18 penalty corners, and one penalty stroke, while Pakistan did not manage to secure even a single goal or penalty corner throughout the encounter.

Following this substantial victory, India is set to face the winner of the quarter-final match between Korea and Malaysia in the semi-finals scheduled for Saturday. The team remains focused on achieving the coveted Junior Asia Cup title, buoyed by their extraordinary performance in this match.

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