With Tuesday’s match already cemented a place in the quarter-finals, India scored four field goals – three by Mumtaz (10th, 26th, 59th minutes) and one goal. Sangeeta Kumari (11th).
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Thus India topped Pool D with maximum nine points out of three wins from as many matches.
The Indian had earlier defeated Germany 2-1 in their first two pool games after beating Wales 5-1.
Taking their confidence to a different level after ensuring a knock-out berth, the Indians completely dominated the proceedings and created a flurry of opportunities with the word go.
His efforts flourished in the 10th minute when Mumtaz, an opportunist, scored from close range after the ball fell in front of his pole after ricocheting from a Malaysian defender.
India doubled their lead a minute later when Sangeeta drove home comfortably from a Lalrindiki cross.
India continued to work hard and got two penalty corners, but both efforts went in vain.
Mumtaz again scored in the 26th minute to give India a 3-0 lead at half-time.
Lalrindiki performed brilliantly as he not only created scoring opportunities for India but also threatened Malaysian goals on several occasions.
The Indians got a few more penalty corners in the third quarter but they fell short in the final execution.
Malaysia got two penalty corners in 10 minutes but India’s second goalkeeper scent Come up with excellent saves to deny any intrusion to your opponents.
India soon got their seventh penalty corner but this time Malaysian goalkeeper AB Mashita defended well with his stick.
India extended their lead from the final hooter to a minute through Mumtaz, who took home a pass from Beauty Dung Dung.
India will now face South Korea in the quarter-finals on Friday.