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After Asia Cup bronze, women's hockey team shifts focus to Pro League
After a commanding 2-0 win over China to finish third and claim bronze at the Asia Cup 2022, India have shifted their focus to the Pro League, with chief coach Janneke Schopman saying the team is "excited" to start their campaign against China. "We are excited to start our Pro League campaign and look to build on our performance in the Asia Cup by hopefully creating and converting our opportunities as well as having a clinical defence," said Schopman on the eve of the first match.
Women's Asian Cup: China thrash Iran 7-0 for another stylish win
Eight-time champions China virtually sealed a place in the quarter-finals and underlined their AFC Women's Asian Cup 2022 title credentials by cruising to a 7-0 win over Iran at Mumbai Football Arena here on Sunday. Wang Shuang scored a birthday brace, Wang Shanshan too scored a double, Xiao Yuyi and Tang Jiali contributed a goal each while Iran's Fatemeh Adeli scored an own goal as Shui Qingxia's side continued their blistering start to the tournament.
Spezia rally to stun AC Milan in Serie A amid controversy
The home side was utterly dominant in the first half, as Rafael Leao was active and won a penalty in the 43rd minute for Milan, but Theo Hernandez scuffed it wide.
Carabao Cup: Chelsea progress to finals after hard-fought win
The game was a hard-fought scrappy win with Chelsea going into half time with a two-goal cushion over Spurs, courtesy of a goal from Kai Havertz as well as an own goal by Ben Davies. The second half saw a formational shift from Spurs, who eschewed their preferred 3-4-3 set-up for a 4-2-3-1 formation with Coach Antonio Conte subbing off wingback Matt Doherty for midfielder Tanguy Ndombele.
Waiting for a newer, sturdier Indian athlete to emerge
The instability created by the virus -- and its variants -- continues to cast a grim shadow on the New Year with several sporting events, such as the Ashes and the Australian Open, to name a few, walking a tightrope as they balance the aspirations of athletes and their safety against the deadly virus.
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