Hockey News: India fail to whitewash S.Korea in 3-match series

The Indian Women’s Hockey team lost 0-4 to the hosts Republic of Korea in the third match. India had earlier registered two back-to-back wins but could not muster a third win to end the Series on a sweet note. The team’s defence was put under pressure right from the start as the hosts made successful forays into the striking circle. They created as many as five PCs in the match and converted one in the 29th minute. Jang Heesan was the one to score first followed which the Indian team conceded back-to-back goals in the 41st minute through Kim Hyunji and Kang Jina. The 0-3 lead dented India’s comeback into the match while Lee Yuri’s goal in the 53rd minute sealed the match for the hosts.