Every single quarter will be crucial in Hockey Women’s World Cup: Forward Vandana Katariya
The 30-year-old added that each match in the group stage is crucial and no team should be taken lightly.
Anupa Barla and Vandana Katariya found the back of the net as India's women hockey team drew against Chile 2-2 in a closely-fought practice match ahead of Hockey World League Round 2, at West Vancouver on Sunday.
Chile started aggressively as Agustina Venegas struck a brilliant field goal in the 18th minute to take a 1-0 lead.
Barla then came responsibly to score an equaliser for India in the 35th minute via a penalty corner.
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Motivated by the move, Katariya gave India a 2-0 lead after scoring a stunning field goal in the 36th minute.
Chile bounced back in the 53rd minute as Venegas netted her second goal, this time through a PC, to help them draw the hard-fought clash.
In the next practice match, India will face Canada before finally stepping in to the 2017 World League Round 2 campaign, where they will play Uruguay first in their Pool A encounter.
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