Ranchi, Jan. 13 -- The Indian Women's Hockey Team went 0-1 down against the United States in their opening match of the FIH Hockey Olympic Qualifiers 2024 here on Saturday. It was Abigail Tamer (16') who scored the lone goal of the match.
Both teams were quick to get off the blocks with fast-paced, attacking hockey. While India, backed by a boisterous home crowd, made some early forays into the striking circle and dominated the ball possession, the USA settled into the game well after a frantic start.
They controlled the possession much better, finding a breakthrough early in the game. But thankfully for India, their goal was overturned by the match umpire after a self-referral for obstruction by USA attacker Elizabeth Yaegar.
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