The women’s hockey team from India has made a spectacular start to the Super 4 round of the Women’s Hockey Asia Cup 2025. They have now scored 16 goals in two games while giving away just two goals, including a 4-2 victory against South Korea and a 12-0 crushing victory of Singapore.
Led by stars like Vaishnavi Vitthal Phalke, Navneet Kaur, and Lalremsiami, India is combining speed, skill, and teamwork, making them a team to watch as the Super 4s unfold.
Early Domination Against Korea in Women’s Asia Cup Hockey
Right from the start, India imposed their game plan against Korea in the Women’s Hockey Asia Cup. In fact, within the first two minutes, Vaishnavi Vitthal Phalke scored after a rebound following Udita’s blocked attempt.
Consequently, India set the tone early, ending the first quarter 1-0 in their favor.
Middle Quarters
Throughout the match, India had control over the ball and created many opportunities. Korea tried to come back in the meanwhile, and their efforts were successful as Kim Yujin scored from a penalty corner in the 33rd minute to make the score 2-1.
But soon after, India took back control, and Lalremsiami scored to increase the margin to 3-1. In the Women’s Hockey Asia Cup, India decreased Korea’s attacking potential by controlling the midfield.
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Late Drama Sealed by Rutuja
In the final quarter, Korea again attempted a comeback, with Kim Yujin scoring her second goal at the 53rd minute. Nevertheless, India held their nerve, and in the 59th minute, Rutuja Dadaso Pisal finished brilliantly from a rebound to seal the 4-2 victory.
The result proved that, besides their attacking skill, India can handle pressure and win close games.
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India beat South Korea in the first of their Super 4 games at the Women’s Hockey Asia Cup.
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Key Scorers Against Korea
- Vaishnavi Vitthal Phalke: 2 minutes
- Sangita Kumari: 33 minutes
- Lalremsiami: 40 minutes
- Rutuja Dadaso Pisal: 59 minutes
India Show Strength With 12-0 Win Over Singapore
India had already delivered a powerful statement in the Women’s Asia Cup Hockey group stage with a spectacular 12-0 victory over Singapore before playing Korea. India secured their spot in the Super 4s and won Pool B with their decisive victory.
Navneet Kaur and Mumtaz Khan each scored a hat-trick. Whereas, goals from Neha, Lalremsiami, Udita, Sharmila Devi, and Rutuja Pisal added to India’s amazing attacking depth. Notably, India showed its efficiency in set-piece situations by earning 20 penalty corners and converting five.
Match Stats Against Singapore
- Goals scored: 12
- Field goals: 7
- Penalty corners earned: 20
- Penalty corners scored: 5
Jyoti Sharma’s Opinion
It has been very exciting to see India perform. From their thrilling battle against Korea to their high-scoring victory against Singapore, the team’s speed, precision, and synchronization have been visible throughout the game.
Fans could expect more thrilling performances from India’s women’s hockey team in the Women’s Hockey Asia Cup as the Super 4 stage advances.
