India’s women’s hockey team qualifies for the FIH Hockey Women’s Nations Cup 2025–26 final after beating Chile 6-0 in the semi-final in Auckland. All reports describe a dominant Indian performance with goals from multiple players. Navneet Kaur scores twice, at 6th and 13th minutes, while Deepika also nets two goals at 14th and 18th minutes, both stemming from penalty-corner set pieces. Neha Goyal adds a goal in the 32nd minute, converting another penalty corner, and Rutuja Dadaso Pisal scores in the 39th minute with a reverse hit from open play. Captain Salima Tete is named Player of the Match for her overall influence on the game. India’s win is reported as their fourth successive victory in the tournament, and they hold a commanding 4-0 lead at halftime before extending the score in the second half. With the result, India set up a final against either the USA or the hosts, New Zealand, following the other semi-final between those teams.
India thrash Chile 6-0 to reach Women’s Nations Cup final against New Zealand
India’s women’s hockey team qualifies for the FIH Hockey Women’s Nations Cup 2025–26 final after beating Chile 6-0 in the semi-final in Auckland. All reports describe a dominant Indian performance wit...
- India beat Chile 6-0 in the Women’s Nations Cup 2025–26 semi-final in Auckland.
- Navneet Kaur scored twice (6th, 13th minutes) and Deepika scored twice (14th, 18th).
- Neha Goyal scored in the 32nd minute and Rutuja Dadaso Pisal scored in the 39th minute.
- Salima Tete is named Player of the Match.
- India advance to the final to face the winner of the USA vs New Zealand semi-final.
Navneet Kaur (6th, 13th) and Deepika (14th, 18th) struck two goals apiece, while Neha (32nd) and Rutuja Dadaso Pisal (39th) also found the target as India notched their fourth successive win in the tournament
13 hours agoThe Indian women's hockey team showcased a dominant performance, thrashing Chile 6-0 in the semifinals of the Nations Cup to secure a spot in the final against hosts New Zealand. Navneet Kaur and Deepika each scored twice, with Neha and Rutuja Dadaso Pisal adding one goal apiece. The team's fluid play and clinical finishing, especially from penalty corners, have them brimming with confidence for the title clash.
16 hours agoIndia stormed into the FIH Hockey Women’s Nations Cup 2025-26 final with a dominant 6-0 thrashing of Chile. Navneet Kaur, Deepika Sehrawat, Neha Goyal, and Rutuja Pisal were on target, with Sehrawat netting a brace. Captain Salima Tete earned Player of the Match for her stellar performance. India's formidable attack and solid defense secured their spot, awaiting the winner of the USA-New Zealand clash.
22 hours agoCaptain Salima Tete was adjudged the ‘Player of the Match’ in India’s dominant win, which saw Navneet Kaur and Deepika scoring two goals each while Neha and Rutuja Dadaso Pisal also put their names on the scoresheetAuckland, 20 June 2026: The Indian Women’s Hockey Team registered their fourth consecutive win, securing a dominant 6-0 victory against Chile in the semi-finals of the FIH Hockey Women’s Nations Cup New Zealand 2025-26 in Auckland on Saturday. Navneet Kaur (6’, 13’), Deepika (14’, 18’), Neha (32’) and Rutuja Dadaso Pisal (39’) found the back of the net for India, while captain Salima Tete was adjudged the ‘Player of the Match’ for her all-round performance as India booked their place in the final, where they will face the winner of the second semi-final to be played between the USA and hosts New Zealand.After an encouraging start to the game that saw India control possession in the early exchanges, they earned their first penalty corner in the 6th minute. Navneet made the opportunity count as her shot rifled into the corner of the goal to give India the lead. India added a cushion in the 13th minute after an exquisite run and cross from Salima from the left flank found Navneet unmarked in front of the Chilean post to deflect the ball in for her second goal. Dragflicker Deepika further extended India’s advantage through a penalty corner in the 14th minute and quickly made it 4-0 as she scored again off a set-piece in the 18th minute. Deepika’s brace took her to the top of the goal-scorers' charts in the tournament with six goals to her name. Heading into the second half with a healthy 4-0 lead, India continued to pile on the pressure on the Chileans. Neha converted another penalty corner in the 32nd minute, which swelled India's lead to 5-0 and extended a clinical display of short-corner execution. Rutuja Dadaso Pisal joined in the goal-fest in the 39th minute when she sounded the board with a reverse hit from open play, which made it 6-0.Savita was called into action by the Chilean forwards in the final quarter and made a couple of brilliant saves. However, Chile could not manage to find a way past her as India saw out the remaining minutes for a commanding 6-0 win to book their place in the title clash.
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