A thread on why the Indian Women’s Hockey team deserves special appreciation and why today's win is one of #TeamIndia's greatest Hockey victories 👇
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#IND beat top-seeded #AUS by converting an early goal and then maintaining pressure till the final hooter.
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Gurjit Kaur converted #IND’s first and ONLY penalty corner, making the most of the golden opportunity for the Indian eves.
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Seasoned goalkeeper Savita registered a 100% accuracy rate with 2/2 saves, keeping the Aussies at bay.
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Midfielder Monika, the last defender against penalty corners cleared ALL the balls that came her way with a straight stick halt!
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Experienced defenders Deep Grace Ekka and Udita stuck to man marking till the final hooter, denying the Aussies a chance to equalise.
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Finally, young forwards Salima Tete, Sharmila Devi and Lalremsiami kept the #AUS defence frustrated with their inspired play and commendable tackles.
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Not just is this triumph a historic moment for #IND, it’s also one of the greatest upsets in Women’s Hockey history! 🙌
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