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With FIH Women’s World Cup Spot Assured, India Clinically Takes Apart Wales 4-1
Navneet Kaur scored three goals as India defeated Wales 4-1 to top Pool B and secure a semifinal spot at the FIH Women's Hockey World Cup Qualifiers.
- On March 11, 2026, India defeated Wales 4-1 at the GMC Balayogi Hockey Ground, Hyderabad, with Navneet Kaur scoring a hat-trick at 29', 34', and 55'.
- Head coach Sjoerd Marijne had urged improvement after Tuesday's 2-2 draw with Scotland, saying India needed to boost attacking output and chance conversion against Wales.
- From penalty corners and a late stroke, Navneet Kaur scored in the 29th, 34th, and 55th minutes as India controlled 55% possession and 15 circle entries.
- Finishing atop Pool B, India will face Italy in the semifinal on March 13, with the partisan crowd celebrating their place and World Cup 2026 qualification.
- A win over Italy would secure World Cup qualification as India faces Italy on March 13, 2026, while England and Scotland contest the other semifinal.
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FIH Hockey World Cup Qualifiers: Navneet Kaur's Hat-trick Powers India to 4-1 Win over Wales
Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. India's speed was on full display in the first quarter as they put immense pressure on their opponents with quick breakaways, despite a high press from the Welsh team. The hosts took the lead as early as the seventh minute when Salima Tete orchestrated a move down the right flank before Sakshi Rana unleashed a powerful reverse hit from the edge of the circle to give India the advantage. Spor…
India 4-1 Wales, FIH Hockey World Cup Qualifiers: Navneet Kaur's Hat-Trick Drives Women In Blue To Pool B Summit
India had already confirmed a semi-final berth before the match began, but the emphatic victory ensured they finished as Pool B toppers and avoided England, the highest-ranked team in the FIH Women's World Cup Qualifiers, in the semis
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