SA female hockey team on the ball

By Tarryn Le Chat

According to the Cape Argus, South Africa beat India 2-1 in the second women's hockey test in Stellenbosch last night to go two up in the four-match Spar challenge series. South Africa won the first Test 2-1 on Tuesday night.

The hosts could not have asked for a better start in the Cape wintry weather when they were awarded a penalty corner in the second minute.

From a neat variation, the ball found its way to striker Henna du Buisson who guided it past Indian goalkeeper Helen Mary.

The goal puckered up India's play and they dominated for the next 20 minutes. Their possession nearly earned an equalizer from a penalty corner in the 15th minute, but SA goalkeeper Caroline Jack pulled off a great save.

If South Africa's opener was a well-worked ploy, India's equaliser in the 25th minute was a stunner. South Africa pressed hard and after a rare attacking foray earned a penalty corner in the 28th minute.

SA now cannot lose the series and play the third test at the same venue tomorrow at 6:30pm.

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