October 3, 2023

India Crowned Women’s Asia Cup Champions 2017

India has beaten china in Asia Cup finals and qualifies for next year world cup. India last won Asian Cup13 years ago where they beat Japan by 1-0.

It was very tough match as both the teams were very aggressive and scored 1 goal each. The score line was 1-1 at the end of the match. As the score line was 1-1, the match went for penalty shoot out where India won 5-4. The match was very nervy and could not tell which team will win till the last second. It was very nervy match and was very good match as both teams were equal.

Both the teams were very strong in defence that is the reason why the match is tied and then moved on to penalty shoot out.

Performances by nation

South Korea won 3 times (1985, 1993, 1999)

Japan won 2 times (2007, 2013)

China won 2 times (1989, 2009)

India won 2 times (2004, 2017)

For India Navjot Kaur score goal in the 25th minute whereas China equalised in 47th Minute by Tiantian Luo.

Wishes are pouring for the Indian Hockey women’s team from all over India. Prime Minister of India has wished the team and many celebrities had wished them.

We could see much more improved team now and hope this momentum helps them to win many for trophies for India.

We could wish the team many more success in coming matches and hope they win World cup Next year 2018.

 

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