New Delhi: The final test match between India and Ireland today ended in a draw with both the teams putting up a great show. The match started with both teams on the attack and trying to convert the chances that they were getting. It was Ireland in the 7th minute opened the score card through Anna O'Flanagan. India equalized in the 31st minute through Chan Chan Devi which helped the team to end the first half with 1-1 on the scoreboard.
In the second half both the team put up their optimum pressure to take lead and eventually India succeeded by scoring from a penalty corner and Chan Chan Devi scoring her second goal. However, Ireland equalized in the 64th minute. The first shot was well saved by Goalkeeper Savita but the rebound went straight to Anna O'Flanagan and she put the ball behind the net helping her team to level the scores.
India end their preparatory tour on a high by winning the 3 matches test series by 2 win and a draw. The win will give the Indian women hockey team a huge confidence before heading to Scotland for the Champions Challenge 1 which is to be played in Glasgow, between27th of April and 4th May.
Results of the Day:India 2 Chan Chan (31 min) vs Ireland 2 Anna O'Flanagan (7, 64 min)
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