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Nice match, but could have scored more goals: Marijne on India’s 4-1 win vs Wales
- On Wednesday, India women's hockey team capped a convincing 4-1 win over Wales at the G.M.C. Balayogi Stadium, their most fluid display of the Qualifiers.
- Within the FIH Women's World Cup Qualifiers, India secured qualification after beating Italy 1-0 on Friday, placing the match against Wales in context.
- Head coach Sjoerd Marijne urged the 'Bharat ki Sherniyan' to be more clinical after the Wales game, saying 'didn’t score more goals', while Navneet said 'It was a nice match, but we could've scored more, especially field goals'.
- The team's second-half urgency indicates growing composure, with Erik Wonink’s junior programme supplying eight players to strengthen India’s depth in the match.
- Looking ahead to the final, India will face England on March 14 at 7:30 PM IST, after England's 2-0 semifinal win over Scotland, with Lottie Bingham scoring the opener.
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FIH Hockey World Cup Qualifiers 2026: Uruguay Enjoy Dominant 3-0 Win over Austria as India Enter Final
Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. In another 5/8th place encounter, Wales defeated Korea 2-1. Captain Elizabeth Bingham (49', 53') scored the goals for Wales while Yeongeun Park (46') was the goalscorer for Korea. Sports News | FIH Hockey World Cup Qualifiers 2026: Uruguay Enjoy Dominant 3-0 Win over Austria as India Enter Final.
India women qualify for Hockey World Cup, beat Italy 1-0 in qualifiers semi-final, Manisha Chauhan stars
India women’s team has qualified for the 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup after defeating Italy 1–0 in the semi-final of the qualifiers in Hyderabad on Friday. Manisha Chauhan, in the third quarter, converted a penalty corner in the 40th minute, driving the ball straight through the centre to beat the Italian defence and keeper. In a game where both teams showed extreme defensive discipline, Manisha’s moment of brilliance won India the contest. Notably…
Nice match, but could have scored more goals: Marijne on India’s 4-1 win vs Wales
Having already secured a spot at this year’s FIH Women’s Hockey World Cup ahead of the clash with Wales, India produced its most fluid and attacking display of the ongoing Qualifiers at the G.M.C. Balayogi Stadium on Wednesday.
Manisha Chauhan’s Strike Sends India Into FIH World Cup Qualifiers Final - Goemkarponn
New Delhi: The India women’s national field hockey team secured a place in the final of the FIH Hockey Women’s World Cup Qualifiers 2026 after defeating Italy women’s national field hockey team 1-0 in a closely fought semi final in Hyderabad. The decisive moment came in the 40th minute when Manisha Chauhan converted a penalty corner with a powerful drag flick to give India the lead. The goal ultimately proved to be the difference as the hosts he…
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Mobile News 24x7 EnglishHockey WC Qualifiers: India beat Italy 1-0 to enter final
Hyderabad, March 13, 2026 The Indian Women’s Hockey team earned their spot in the Final of FIH Hockey World Cup Qualifiers 2026 Hyderabad, Telangana as they beat Italy 1-0 in their Semi-Final contest at the G. M. C. Balayogi Hockey Ground (Gachibowli Hockey Complex) on Friday. Manisha Chauhan (40′) scored the winning goal for India and they will now face England in the Final. It was an extremely tight contest in the first quarter as both sides c…
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