Hockey World League Semi-Final: Indian women’s team eyes first win against Chile

Indian women’s hockey team will look to secure their first win when they take on Chile in their third game of the Hockey World League Semi-Final.

Indian women’s hockey team will be eyeing their first win of the Hockey World League Semi-Final when they take on Chile on Wednesday.

The Indian women’s hockey team will look to perform well in their third match of the Hockey World League Semi-Final against Chile. (AFP)

After salvaging a draw against South Africa, India lost 4-1 to USA in their second game.

(Read | India women’s hockey team lose 1-4 to USA in Hockey World League Semi Final)

Though India played on par with USA in the first two quarters, the United States were simply too strong as goals from Jill Witmer (2) and Taylor West (40’) helped them extend their lead to 3-1.

(Read | Hockey World League Semi-Final: Indian women’s team hold South Africa 0-0)

The final quarter saw USA continue their dominance with a fourth goal in the 49th minute.

India also have World No. 3 Argentina in their group of the Hockey World league Semi-Final, which is also a World Cup Qualifier.