LONDON: Stung through a lower-ranked Ireland, Indian women's hockey crew will need no less than a draw in opposition to USA in Sunday's pool B match to keep their hopes of achieving the knock-out level of the World Cup alive.
After settling for a draw in opposition to international no 2 England within the opening match despite grabbing an early lead, Rani Rampal-led India suffered a disappointing 0-1 loss to Ireland of their 2nd spherical robin match to squander the chance of creating an immediate access to the quarterfinals.
Only the highest groups from the 4 pools without delay qualify for the quarterfinals, while the rest 4 slots can be crammed from the cross-over level.
The sides finishing 2nd and third of their respective pools would clash with each and every different within the cross-over level with the 4 crew toppers making it to the quarterfinals.
With one draw (1-1 in opposition to England), one loss (0-1) in opposition to Ireland, India are placed third within the Pool B issues desk.
USA too have drawn once in opposition to England and lost 1-3 to Ireland. Though both the groups have one point each and every, India is ahead because of target difference.
To remain in contention for a quarterfinal berth, India desire a win or a draw from Sunday's game.
"It is a must-win match for us on Sunday and there is no doubt that," chief coach Sjoerd Marijne stated.
India didn't get any penalty corners in opposition to England but seven opportunities came their way in opposition to Ireland however the crew may just now not convert the goal-scoring chances.
However, Rani and Co can not repeat the same mistake within the high-stake game on Sunday.
"The team's structure and planning is good which enabled us to create chances in the striking circle but not being able to convert these chances into goals cost us the match," Marijne stated.
"We made 27 circle entries in opposition to Ireland while it used to be most effective 10 in opposition to England. Though playing in opposition to these two groups could be very other from each and every different, it is frustrating that lets now not convert a unmarried target from these chances (15 shots on target) in opposition to Ireland.
"But on the identical time I take this as a good that we have the ability to puncture any crew's defence and create doable opportunities. When we play USA, the emphasis would surely be on scoring from these opportunities created. We must execute better and the girls are working for that," he added.
While the forward-line and mid-field lacked power and pace, India's defence has held sturdy. While Ireland made just 10 circle entries, England made 34.
"Our defence will probably be one in every of our advantages in opposition to USA. The loss in opposition to Ireland has now not affected the boldness of the crew as a result of we know that if we've created enough chances in opposition to Ireland while our defence has held sturdy, we can do the same in opposition to USA too," Marijne stated.
After settling for a draw in opposition to international no 2 England within the opening match despite grabbing an early lead, Rani Rampal-led India suffered a disappointing 0-1 loss to Ireland of their 2nd spherical robin match to squander the chance of creating an immediate access to the quarterfinals.
Only the highest groups from the 4 pools without delay qualify for the quarterfinals, while the rest 4 slots can be crammed from the cross-over level.
The sides finishing 2nd and third of their respective pools would clash with each and every different within the cross-over level with the 4 crew toppers making it to the quarterfinals.
With one draw (1-1 in opposition to England), one loss (0-1) in opposition to Ireland, India are placed third within the Pool B issues desk.
USA too have drawn once in opposition to England and lost 1-3 to Ireland. Though both the groups have one point each and every, India is ahead because of target difference.
To remain in contention for a quarterfinal berth, India desire a win or a draw from Sunday's game.
"It is a must-win match for us on Sunday and there is no doubt that," chief coach Sjoerd Marijne stated.
India didn't get any penalty corners in opposition to England but seven opportunities came their way in opposition to Ireland however the crew may just now not convert the goal-scoring chances.
However, Rani and Co can not repeat the same mistake within the high-stake game on Sunday.
"The team's structure and planning is good which enabled us to create chances in the striking circle but not being able to convert these chances into goals cost us the match," Marijne stated.
"We made 27 circle entries in opposition to Ireland while it used to be most effective 10 in opposition to England. Though playing in opposition to these two groups could be very other from each and every different, it is frustrating that lets now not convert a unmarried target from these chances (15 shots on target) in opposition to Ireland.
"But on the identical time I take this as a good that we have the ability to puncture any crew's defence and create doable opportunities. When we play USA, the emphasis would surely be on scoring from these opportunities created. We must execute better and the girls are working for that," he added.
While the forward-line and mid-field lacked power and pace, India's defence has held sturdy. While Ireland made just 10 circle entries, England made 34.
"Our defence will probably be one in every of our advantages in opposition to USA. The loss in opposition to Ireland has now not affected the boldness of the crew as a result of we know that if we've created enough chances in opposition to Ireland while our defence has held sturdy, we can do the same in opposition to USA too," Marijne stated.
Women's Hockey WC: India face USA test in 'do-or-die' game
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