Indian women stun China 4-2 in Asian Champions Trophy Hockey

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Press Trust of India New Delhi
Last Updated : Nov 02 2013 | 5:15 PM IST
Poonam Rani struck twice as India scored an upset victory over higher-ranked China 4-2 in their opening match of the third Asian Women Champions Trophy hockey tournament at Kakamigahara, Japan today.
Rani gave India the lead in the eighth minute by converting a penalty corner. Five minutes later, Amandeep Kaur scored a field goal on her debut international match.
In the 59th minute, Rani scored her second -- a field goal -- off a pass from Namita Toppo.
The fourth goal for India came in the 61st minute when Vandana deflected the ball into the net.
India play their next match against Malaysia on November 4.

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First Published: Nov 02 2013 | 5:15 PM IST

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