Think of Indian women’s hockey and images that usually flash through the minds of most people are Chak de Shah Rukh Khan-Starrer! India’.
Usually, that is.
After the women’s performances at the Tokyo Olympics, the general idea is set to change: The actual team of Bravehearts might replace the make-believed screen icon as a source of inspiration in people’s minds.
Over the past few weeks, the Indian Women’s Hockey Team – Real Deal – has emerged from the shadows of bright Bollywood lights.
People like Rani and others from the brave groups desired by Dutchman Sjoerd Marijne now are the names of households.
Only in their third appearance on the largest sports stage in the world, the team switched from also because it was between the top four.
The historic medal is in the grip but unfortunately not in the bag.
The big Britain that rose again from a 4-3 victory in the playoffs for a bronze medal on Friday.
England has ordered credentials.
Champions in 2016 and Ranking No.
5 In the world, they are in front of experience, exposure and skills.
However, mostly, it does not oppose Indians.
Just like the rest of the competition, it was a RollerCoaster trip for the Indian team.
They were followed by two goals when six magic minutes sent their expectations and hopes soaring.
India scored three times with Gurjit Kaur and Vandana Katariya told him.
They took 3-2 in the first round.
The fire was beaten but England was sufficient in their warehouse to put it out.
Their inspirational skipper Hollie PearnneyEbb ensured his team found parity in the 35th minute.
And with 12 minutes to go, Drag-Flick Grace Balsdon sealed a deal for England.
However, for a better part of a 60-minute contest, there is little that can be chosen between the team.
If there is, Indian midfield is a bit off-key, failing to execute passes and loss of ownership.
Maybe the calm of the big match will come over time.
India fired the first salvo when Navneet Kaur was formed into a striking circle after sticking to the bait from Rani in the second minute.
But his shot in the goal was released by British defenders.
As soon as England settled, they launched Blitz.
It took a tremendous effort from the Savita Punia goalkeeper to keep a clean sheet at the end of the first quarter.
The solo effort from Elena Rayer on the right side put the English forward in the 16th minute, the goal shot was Grace Ekka defender.
England then crowded the Indian defense and doubled the advantage in the 24th minute with Sarah Robertson found a sign after being founded by Shona McCallin.
Then follow Indian Fightback.
They played with their strength forcing the angle of the penalty and Gurjit (the 26th minute) to hit twice a few minutes.
The Indian striker then guilty of some profligations with Navneet Kaur lost the rebound off Sushila Chanu but Vandana made a mistake and found the back of the net.
However, Britain accumulates on pressure and Indians taking cards at important points, making them vulnerable.
England does not need a second invitation.