India Beat Argentina On Penalties In Four-Nations Junior Women's Hockey

Last Updated:May 28, 2025, 14:05 IST

Nidhi made four consecutive saves as India beat Argentina on penalties in the Four Nations junior women's hockey tournament.

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Goalkeeper and captain Nidhi made four consecutive saves, leading India to a 2-0 shootout victory over hosts Argentina after a 1-1 draw in the Four Nations junior women’s hockey tournament.

Kanika scored India’s sole goal during regulation time in the 44th minute, while Lalrinpuii and Lalthantluangi scored in the shootout to secure the win in their third match of the tournament.

Argentina started strong, with Milagros Del Valle giving the home team the lead in the 10th minute of the first quarter. India responded in the third quarter with a goal from Kanika.

With no further goals, the match went into a penalty shootout.

India will face Chile in their next fixture on Friday.

(With inputs from PTI)

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