India eves hold Great Britain

Marlow: The Indian women’s hockey team played out a 1-1 draw against Great Britain in the second match of their Tour of England here on Sunday.Lalremsiami scored the equaliser for India in the 32nd minute after Great Britain took an early lead.India were out of the blocks quicker, and earned a pair of penalty corners within the first two minutes, but Maddie Hinch in Great Britain’s goal was at hand to ensure India didn’t take the lead. Soon it was Great Britain who reciprocated, winning a penalty corner from a swift attack. Despite a smart save by the Indian defence, an infringement meant the hosts were awarded a penalty stroke, which was duly converted in the 8th minute, giving them a 1-0 lead. Much like the first quarter, it was World No. 9 India who again took the initiative early in the second period, winning a penalty corner and forcing a save out of Hinch again. As the game wore on, India kept causing problems for the Great Britain defence. (IANS)