India beat Chile, keep semifinal hopes alive at Jr World Cup

Boston: Poonam Rani scored twice as India came from behind to notch a 3-1 win over Chile in their second medal-round match and keep their semifinal hopes alive at the Women`s Junior Hockey World Cup.

Apart from Poonam, who scored in the 28th and 62nd minute, Roselin Dung Dung (68th min) was the other goal-scorer for India. Andrea Greene (15th minute) managed the lone goal for the Chileans.With this win, India now have six points but are behind England, Australia and Korea in the six-team Pool E. The Indians had gone down to England by a solitary goal in their pool opener. In yesterday`s match, Chile took the initial edge but the persistent Indians won the game with a strong comeback in the second half. The Chileans earned several penalty corners in the first half but apart from Andrea`s strike, Indian goalkeeper Jasdeep Kaur did well to save all. Bureau Report