The junior women’s hockey team from India advanced to the semi-finals of the 2026 Women’s Junior Asia Cup after a huge 19-0 win over Pakistan in Moqi, China. They dominated the match, leading 10-0 at halftime and adding nine more goals after. Pooja Malik scored three times, with others adding to the score too. How Did India Beat Pakistan?India dominated the quarter-final from the opening minutes and gave Pakistan very little opportunity to settle into the contest. Puja Sahoo opened the scoring in the seventh minute, and India continued to find gaps in Pakistan’s defence throughout the match. By half-time, the Indian side had built a 10-0 advantage, before maintaining the same intensity in the second half.Puja Sahoo opened India’s scoring in the seventh minute.India went into half-time with a 10-0 lead.Pooja Malik completed a hat-trick during the match.Roshni Aind, Sanika Mane, Madhu Sidar and Supriya scored twice each.India eventually completed a 19-0 quarter-final victory.India Continue Strong Tournament RunIndia continued its great run in the 2026 Junior Asia Cup. They started their title defense by beating South Korea 4-1 and then crushed Malaysia 11-1. Next, they won against Japan 7-0 and finished with a 0-0 draw with China. This unbeaten streak placed India first in their group with 10 points. Also Read: Zverev Reaches US Open Semi-Finals Despite Late Night Before MatchSemi-Final Spot Secured In ChinaIndia's 19-0 victory has sent them to the semi-finals, where they will face either South Korea or Malaysia. This result keeps their hopes of winning the tournament for the third time in a row, after victories in 2023 and 2024. The performance against Pakistan was crucial because they played well and kept a clean sheet. Now, in the knockout stage, the team will try to keep this winning spirit going into the semi-finals. Key HighlightsIndia defeated Pakistan 19-0 in the quarter-final.The match was played in Moqi, China.India led Pakistan 10-0 at half-time.Pooja Malik scored three goals for India.India remained unbeaten through the Elite Pool and quarter-final.India are now targeting a third consecutive Junior Asia Cup title.ConclusionIn a stunning game, India beat Pakistan 19-0 in the 2026 Women’s Junior Asia Cup, earning a spot in the semi-finals. So far, the defending champions are unbeaten. With a strong offense and no goals allowed, they're on track for a third consecutive title. Their next match will be against whoever wins the South Korea-Malaysia quarter-final. Disclaimer: This article is intended only for knowledge and news-information purposes and is based on publicly available information at the time of writing.
