Hockey, FIH Pro League, India vs USA, as it happened: Deepika shines as IND register first win

That’s all the action we have from the Kalinga Stadium tonight. Do join in our coverage on Saturday, when the Indian men’s hockey team takes on Spain. Until then, sayonara!

India 3-1 USA, Full Time: Deepika, expectedly, is the player of the match and is happy to credit the entire team for their efforts. India will head for a break this weekend before they move to the Rourkela-leg of the season. They will be hoping to carry the confidence forward as they prepare to take on China again.

India 3-1 USA, Full Time: With this win, India move from the seventh spot to the fifth in the FIH Pro League standings. They break their losing streak and it is bound to instill a lot of confidence in Janneke Schopman’s dugout.

India 3-1 USA, Full Time: India win 3-1! The first victory this season for the home side and it has come after some hard work. Meanwhile, a win eludes USA four matches into the season.

The three names on the score sheet for India were also the standout performers for the day – Salima, Deepika and Vandana. Vandana was involved in two out of three goals today but it was Deepika’s day, without a doubt. That incredible goal...

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