Women’s Hockey World Cup 2018: India needs to win over Italy to march further
Women’s Hockey World Cup 2018: India needs to win over Italy to march further
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New Delhi: Indian women have not tasted victory in this tournament so far but now they need to win over Italy to make like their hope alive to win the tournament.

Italy is at number 17 into the tournament and is coming into the contest after a massive defeat 12-1 at the hand of Netherlands. India is at no 10 and seeking for a victory in the tournament and win over Italy will pit it against the Ireland who pipped them in a pool match.

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Italy has already made their first appearance at a World Cup in 42 years. It reached to the knockout stage after defeating China and Korea team. The best performance of India in Women’s Hockey World Cup is fourth place in 1974 at Mandelieu, France.

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India played 1-1 draw against England and USA and suffered a defeat 0-1 at the hand of Ireland. This shows that the major issue of India is scoring goals. Indian team have made opportunities many times but failed to convert it into the goal. The defence of India is at good condition and defenders have shown a good game till date. Both India and Italy need to put extra effort to win the game and to march further in the tournament. 

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