Auckland [New Zealand]: India skipper Rani Rampal shines in women team's 1-0 victory over Great Britain in their fourth match here in Auckland on Tuesday.
India have won their first match in the New Zealand Tour 4-0 against the hosts Development Squad, then they lost the following two matches 2-1 and 1-0 respectively to New Zealand.
Rani played with full gusto as they began the match with a strong attack. The efforts paid off early as the team earned a penalty corner but could not convert. The team continued to play with a structured defence and tight passing, which ensured little room for Great Britain to counter-attack or create chances to score.
Ending the first half in a 0-0 stalemate, India made another penalty corner attempt in the third quarter but could not make the opportunity count. The team, however, kept up a good line of defence and continued to carry on the aggressive attack. It was not until the 47th minute when Rani created space in the circle, netting a powerful shot past Great Britain's goalkeeper.