Moki, September 9 (Daily Kiran) : In a tightly contested match on September 9, 2026, India faced China in their final Elite Pool game of the Junior Women’s Asia Cup, resulting in a goalless draw. This outcome allowed India to finish the pool stage undefeated, amassing 10 points from three wins and one draw, securing the top position due to a superior goal difference.
With the pool stage concluded, India is now focused on the knockout rounds, where they will meet Pakistan in the quarter-finals on September 10. Pakistan finished third in the Challenger Pool with seven points from four matches.
The match, held in Moki, saw China start aggressively, launching several attacks into India’s half and putting pressure on the Indian defense. Early in the game, China earned a penalty corner, but India’s defense held firm, denying them an early lead.
With less than seven minutes remaining in the first quarter, China was awarded a penalty stroke. However, Indian goalkeeper Nidhi made a crucial save, keeping the score level and boosting India’s confidence. India responded with their own attacks, but China’s defense remained resolute, thwarting India’s efforts. The first quarter ended without any goals.
India began the second quarter with aggressive intent, trying to apply more pressure on the Chinese defense. China, however, continued to pose a threat. With just over seven minutes left in the quarter, China earned another penalty corner, but once again, India’s defense held strong, preventing any scoring.
India maintained the pressure and earned a penalty corner with less than three minutes left in the second quarter. Although China initially thwarted the attempt, India was awarded another penalty corner. The Chinese defense stood firm again, ensuring the score remained 0-0 as the second quarter concluded.
In the third quarter, both teams exchanged attacks, with India’s defense remaining solid while China sought scoring opportunities. India also created chances but failed to convert. With under five minutes left in the quarter, China earned another penalty corner, but India’s defense effectively cleared the threat, and the quarter ended without a score.
The fourth quarter saw both teams striving for the first goal. India maintained discipline in defense while attempting to create opportunities in attack, but China’s defense held strong. Despite efforts from both sides, neither team managed to break through, and the match concluded in a 0-0 draw.
As a result of this match, both India and China received one point, finishing the Elite Pool stage with three wins and one draw, totaling 10 points. However, India topped the pool thanks to a better goal difference.
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