Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia), Apr 4 (UNI) The Indian Women’s Hockey team made a rousing start to their campaign against Malaysia in the five-match bi-lateral series as they beat the hosts 3-0 here on Thursday.
Striker Vandana Katariya starred for India with a double goal in the 17th and 60th minute while Lalremsiami scored in the 38th minute to help India win comfortably.
Though it was Malaysia who dominated the early exchanges with a penalty corner awarded to them in the third minute of the match. However, Savita thwarted the effort. India shook off the initial nerves to make potential circle entries that would put pressure on the Malaysian defenders.