After failing to qualify for the semifinal, India women’s hockey team will take on hosts Scotland in the 5-6 position playoff at the Commonwealth Games on Friday. The teams last met during the Champions Challenge 1 here when India lost 3-4. The sides had also met in the 2006 edition of the Games in Melbourne where India triumphed 5-0 but in 2010 Delhi, the match had ended in a 1-1 draw.
Scotland is a well balanced side with half of the squad playing at their second Commonwealth Games. But the Indian eves have experience on their side and have emerged a strong contender. India, however, will have to look out for Scottish midfielder Nikki Kidd and forward Linda Clement, who have been in top form during the tournament at the Glasgow National Hockey Centre. On the positive side, the 2002 champions will expect forward Rani to score more goals after she proved to be a key asset by sneaking in skilful field goals, totalling five so far.
Scotland is a well balanced side with half of the squad playing at their second Commonwealth Games. But the Indian eves have experience on their side and have emerged a strong contender. India, however, will have to look out for Scottish midfielder Nikki Kidd and forward Linda Clement, who have been in top form during the tournament at the Glasgow National Hockey Centre. On the positive side, the 2002 champions will expect forward Rani to score more goals after she proved to be a key asset by sneaking in skilful field goals, totalling five so far.