Mumbai, June 2: The Indian junior women's hockey team ended its campaign at the Four Nations Tournament with a 2-4 defeat to hosts Argentina here. Kanika Siwach (11', 45') struck twice for India, continuing her impressive run of form in the competition. The game began at a quick pace, with four goals scored in the first quarter alone. Argentina got off to a flying start as Sol Guignet Gunazu (5') opened the scoring. Indian Women Junior Hockey Team Defeats Uruguay 3–1 in Shootout at Women’s Four Nations Tournament.

Just minutes later, Sol Ollala De Labra (7') doubled the lead, putting the home side firmly in control. India pulled one back in the 11th minute through Kanika, who showed sharp awareness to reduce the deficit.  However, Argentina responded quickly, with Milagros del Valle Alastra restoring the two-goal cushion in the 13th minute. Nidhi Khullar Shines As India Beat Argentina on Penalties in Four-Nations Junior Women’s Hockey.

Following a quiet second quarter, Argentina added a fourth through Maxima Duportal in the 37th minute. Kanika netted her second of the game in the 45th minute, giving India a glimmer of hope, but Argentina managed the final quarter and seal the match.

(The above story is verified and authored by Press Trust of India (PTI) staff. PTI, India’s premier news agency, employs more than 400 journalists and 500 stringers to cover almost every district and small town in India.. The views appearing in the above post do not reflect the opinions of LatestLY)