The victory helped India finish at the top of Pool B and secure a place in the semifinals, where they will face South Korea.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
India dominated possession throughout the contest, enjoying 64 per cent of the ball compared to Singapore\u2019s 36 per cent. The Indian team also earned as many as 28 penalty corners, underlining their attacking dominance.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
India, however, were unable to break the deadlock in the opening quarter despite creating several opportunities and earning multiple penalty corners. Singapore goalkeeper Felissa Lai and her defence managed to keep the Indian attack at bay during the first 15 minutes.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The breakthrough finally arrived in the second quarter when captain Salima Tete found the back of the net with a field goal.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
India quickly built on the advantage as Sunelita Toppo converted a penalty corner to make it 2-0. Toppo struck again soon after, before Lalremsiami and Rutuja Pisal added goals as India went into the half-time break with a commanding 5-0 lead.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The Indian side continued to control proceedings after the interval and added another goal in the third quarter. Nikki Pradhan converted a penalty corner to extend India\u2019s lead to 6-0.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Singapore struggled to cope with India\u2019s sustained pressure, while the Indian defence kept the opposition from creating any serious threat.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The Indian side continued to control proceedings after the interval and added another goal in the third quarter. Nikki Pradhan converted a penalty corner to extend India\u2019s lead to 6-0.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
India will now turn their attention to the knockout stage, with Group B second-positioned team South Korea awaiting them in the semifinal.<\/p>\r\n\r\n