Zero‑Zero stalemate propels India to elite‑pool summit ahead of quarter‑final

The match in Moki saw China launch an aggressive start, pressuring the Indian half and earning an early penalty corner. India’s defense, anchored by goalkeeper Nidhi, repelled the set‑piece and kept the score level. A second penalty corner in the first quarter was also saved, and the half ended without a goal. The second and third quarters followed a similar pattern, with both sides creating chances but failing to break the deadlock, leaving the final score unchanged.