India loses 0-3 to New Zealand in women's hockey WC

India loses 0-3 to New Zealand in women's hockey WC

A hapless India suffered its fourth defeat in the tournament, losing 0-3 to New Zealand in its final pool A match of the FIH Women's Hockey World Cup here.

Skipper Kayla Sharland struck twice in the 44th and 55th minutes, while Katie Glynn scored in the 52nd after India succumbed to a yellow card fever in the second half as first Subhadra Pradhan was sent off then Chanchan Thokchom.

The first half was a goalless affair even though the Black Sticks were clearly a better side as they took four shots on goal and two penalty corners but in vain.

Krystal Forgesson saw a high shot from the left end up in the back of the net via an Indian defender, but the goal was disallowed as her initial effort was adjudged to have been travelling wide of the target.

"It is great to come away with the win and while it was not the prettiest hockey at the end of the day we have three points," Sharland said.