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The Indian women comfortably beat Malaysia 2-0 yesterday, and will play China on Friday. (I'm taking my younger daughter to see this match).
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Results have gone our way today so a draw v China tomorrow will be enough to get us into the final. Malaysia beat Japan 2-0, which is a big surprise and China defeated Korea by the same score.

However, we will know exactly what is required because Korea and Japan play before our game. A draw in this match will suit us fine. However, it would be god to see us go all out for a win and take that momentum into the final.
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ssp wrote:
However, we will know exactly what is required because Korea and Japan play before our game. A draw in this match will suit us fine. .
Even a Korea win will do for us . Only in case of Japan win in that match, we need to ensure a draw against China or even a narrow loss will do depending on margin of Japan's win.
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India and China are playing their pool match today (I'm watching) and will play the final tomorrow.

India has dominated the first half but failed to convert three chances at goal in the last 10 minutes, including one PC. China Defence is strong, but the last chance (28th minute) was a sitter that our striker hit away from the goalpost.
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China scores completely against the run of play. Utterly inept India defence left the Chinese attacker completely unmarked. 0-1
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India waste another PC.
Then, a minute later miss another simple field goal chance. But earn another PC. Better attempt this time but miss. Another PC, but can't convert. The PC strategy is pretty hopeless.
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PC for China. Much more credible attempt but wide.
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India miss a good field goal opportunity. Attempt from halfway inside the D saved by the China goalie.
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India had a very good chance early in the fourth quarter. China then obtained a PC on a quick break, but we manage to defend it.
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India miss a couple of PCs. China score on a fast break and India defensive error. 0-2
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India finally convert off a PC. Rani scores. 1-2
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India miss a couple of good opportunities, the second because Vandana failed to control the ball. A minute later she compensates with a brilliant field goal. 2-2
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China score off a PC against the run of play. 2-3
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India lose 2-3
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Final tomorrow between the same two teams!
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