India women's hockey team complete sheer dominance with Asia Cup 2017 win
Goalkeeper Savita was the shootout star as India edged past China to the women's Asia Cup title, thereby securing a spot in in next year's hockey World Cup.
Savita produced an excellent save in the shootout as India became continental champions after a hole of 13 years. After the teams were locked 1-1 in regulation time, skipper Rani Rampal converted the ultimate attempt for the Indians to make sure a 5-4 win at Kakamigahara Kawasaki Stadium in Japan.India did not qualify going back World Cup in the Netherlands and finished ninth in the 2010 edition in Argentina.
Savita produced an excellent save in the shootout as India became continental champions after a hole of 13 years. After the teams were locked 1-1 in regulation time, skipper Rani Rampal converted the ultimate attempt for the Indians to make sure a 5-4 win at Kakamigahara Kawasaki Stadium in Japan.India did not qualify going back World Cup in the Netherlands and finished ninth in the 2010 edition in Argentina.
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