Riding on goals from Nousheen Naz, Shruti Kumari and Kiran Ekka, India maintained their winning momentum in the tournament following their opening-day triumph over Malaysia.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
India made a bright start and earned a penalty stroke in the opening quarter. Nousheen (4') stepped up and calmly converted the opportunity to hand India an early 1-0 lead.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The Indian side continued to dominate possession and doubled their advantage in the second quarter. In the 21st minute, Shruti found the back of the net with a well-taken field goal, giving India a comfortable 2-0 cushion heading into the half-time break.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Korea attempted a comeback after the break and reduced the deficit in the third quarter when Gyeongmin Ryu scored in the 41st minute to make it 2-1. However, India restored their two-goal advantage soon after. Kiran Ekka, who was also named Player of the Match, successfully converted a penalty corner in the 43rd minute, extending India's lead to 3-1 and putting the contest firmly under their control.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The Indian side continued to dominate possession and doubled their advantage in the second quarter. In the 21st minute, Shruti found the back of the net with a well-taken field goal, giving India a comfortable 2-0 cushion heading into the half-time break.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Having won their opening two matches against Malaysia and Korea, India now sit atop the Pool A standings with six points and will look to maintain their unbeaten run when they face Singapore in their final Pool A fixture on June 2.<\/p>\r\n\r\n