K Arumugam
Bangkok, Nov 6 It was a double delight for the
Indian women's hockey team as they edged out Korea 3-2 to sail
into the Asia Cup final, which also assured them a berth in
the 2010 World Cup in Argentina.
Jasjeet Kaur struck twice and Rani Ramphal also found the
net to put India 3-0 ahead in the semifinal before the Koreans
mounted waves of attacks and twice breached the defence to
inject fresh drama in the match that, at one stage, had
threatened to be a lop-sided affair.
In Sunday's summit clash, India will lock horns with
China, who beat Japan by a solitary goal scored by Zhou Yu
Diao.
With today's win at the Queen Sikirit sports Centre, the
Indian eves qualified for the 2010 World Cup to be held in
Rosario, Argentina. - (Agencies)
Nov 06, 2009
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