India lose 2-8 against New Zealand in women’s hockey

Indian women’s hockey team suffered an embarrassing 2-8 defeat against hosts New Zealand in the second of the five-match series.

Experienced striker Stacey Michelsen (21st, 30th, 42nd) struck thrice, while Samantha Harrison (3rd), Kirsten Pearce (52nd), Madison Doar (56th), Samantha Harrison (56th) and Stephanie Dickins (60th) also sounded the board.

For India, Lilima Minz (40th minute) and Anupa Barla (49th) were the goal-scorers.
India began with positive intent but New Zealand put India on the backfoot with an early 1-0 lead when Samantha Harrison scored a 3rd minute field goal.