The Hockey Women's World Cup takes place in London from 21 July to 5 August. India have been drawn in the same pool as Ireland, USA and England as they look to take the title from the reigning champions, the Netherlands. The teams who finish second and third in each pool will compete in a cross-over round to join the pool winners in the quarter-finals. Here are the details you need to know about Women's Hockey World Cup 2018: Women’s Hockey World Cup 2018: Groups Pool A: China, Italy, Netherlands, South Korea Pool B: England, India, USA, Ireland Pool C: Germany, South Africa, Argentina, Spain Pool D: Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Belgium Women’s Hockey World Cup 2018: Results Group Stage Saturday, July 21 England 1-1 India USA 1-3 Ireland Germany 3-1 South Africa Australia 3-2 Japan Sunday, July 22 Chine 0-3 Italy Argentina 6-2 Spain Netherlands 7-0 Korea New Zealand 4-2 Belgium Tuesday, July 24 Japan 2-1 New Zealand Australia 0-0 Belgium Wednesday, July 25 Germany 3-2 Argentina USA 1-1 England Thusday, 26 July Spaian 7-1 South Africa India 0-1 Ireland Friday, 27 July China 1-7 Netherlands Korea 0-1 Italy Saturday, 28 July Spain 1-3 Germany Argentina 1-1 South Africa Japan 3-6 Belgium New Zealand 1-1 Australia Sunday, 29 July Korea 1-1 China Netherlands 12-1 Italy India 1-1 USA England 1-0 Ireland Cross-overs Monday, July 30 Belgium 0(2)-0(3) Spain Argentina 2-0 New Zealand Women’s Hockey World Cup 2018: Schedule Group Stage Saturday, July 21 4.30 pm: Germany v/s South Africa 6.30 pm: England v/s India 10.30 pm: USA v/s Ireland 12.30 am: Australia v/s Japan Sunday, July 22 3.30 pm: China v/s Italy 5.30 pm: Argentina v/s Spain 9.30 pm: Netherlands v/s South Korea 11.30 pm: New Zealand v/s Belgium Tuesday, July 24 5.00 pm: Japan v/s New Zealand 7.00 pm: Australia v/s Belgium Wednesday, July 25 10.30 pm: Germany v/s Argentina 12.30 pm: USA v/s England Thursday, July 26 4.30 pm: Spain v/s South Africa 6.30 pm: India v/s Ireland Friday, July 27 10.30 pm: China v/s Netherlands 12.30 pm: South Korea v/s Italy Saturday, July 28 4.30 pm: Spain v/s Germany 6.30 pm: Argentina v/s South Africa 10.30 pm: Japan v/s Belgium 12.30 am: New Zealand v/s Australia Sunday, July 29 3.30 pm: South Korea v/s China 5.30 pm: Netherlands v/s Italy 9.30 pm: India v/s USA 11.30 pm: England v/s Ireland Cross-overs Monday, July 30 10.30 pm: Belgium v/s Spain 12.45 am: Argentina v/s New Zealand Tuesday, July 31 10.30 pm: Italy v/s India 12.45 am: England v/s Korea Quarterfinals Wednesday, August 1 10.30 pm: 1C v/s winner 2nd crossover 12.45 am: 1D v/s winner 1st crossover Thursday, August 2 10.30 pm: 1A v/s winner 4th crossover 12.35 am: 1B v/s winner 3rd crossover Semifinals Saturday, August 4 6.30 pm: Semi-final 1 9.00 pm: Semi-final 2 Final Sunday, August 5 6.30 pm: Bronze Medal 9.00 pm: Final<doc-sep>Indian women's hockey team produced a spirited performance to come back from a goal down and hold the higher-ranked USA to a 1-1 draw in their last Pool B match and progress to the knock-out stages of the women's hockey World Cup on Sunday. The draw enabled India to keep their campaign afloat in the tournament and progress to the crossovers while the Americans crashed out of the event. As per the rules of the tournament, the top teams from the four pools progress directly to the quarterfinals while the second and third placed teams will feature in the crossovers to decide the remaining four spots of the last eight round. Margaux Paolino (11th minute) broke the deadlock for world no.7 USA before skipper Rani Rampal equalised for 10th ranked India in the 31st minute. The Indians started brightly with good forays into the US citadel but the forwards failed to breach the rival defence. India secured their first penalty corner in the seventh minute but the Americans defended well. As time passed by the Americans grew in confidence and started to attack the Indian goal quite frequently. From one such occasion, Margaux Paolino scored from a rebound in the 11th minute after her initial try was kicked away by Indian goalkeeper Savita. Stung by the goal, the Indians continued to press forward and secured two penalty corners in the final minutes of the first quarter but dragflicker Gurjit Kaur failed on both occasion as USA ended the first quarter with a slender lead. USA secured their first penalty corner three minutes into the second quarter but the Indians stood tall to thwart any danger. A minute later India got another penalty corner but this time skipper Rani Rampal's slap shot was well saved by American custodian Jackie Briggs. The Americans then pressed hard and secured two more penalty corners in the second quarter but Indian goalie Savita was up to the mark. Trailing by a goal, the Indians came out all guns blazing after the change of ends and drew level a minute into the third quarter through a penalty corner conversion by skipper Rani Rampal. Promoted The Indians showed great energy and attacked the American goal in numbers. In the process they earned their sixth penalty corner in the 47th minute but this time Gurjit's powerful grounded flick was brilliantly saved by Briggs. The Indians, thereafter, defended brilliantly to deny USA any breakthrough to secure the hard-earned win and prolong their stay in the tournament.<doc-sep>India lost their second group match of the 2018 Women's Hockey World Cup 0-1 to lower-placed Ireland. With one draw and one loss in the group stage, India are staring at an ouster from the quadrennial tournament. Sitting currently at the third spot on the points table, India find themselves in a do-or-die match as they face 7th ranked USA on Sunday at the Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre, London. Although India had a spirited start to their campaign with a 1-1 draw against hosts and World No.2 England, they lost their touch in the second game after failing to find the back of the net. Chief coach Sjoerd Marijne feels that the team cannot repeat the same mistake in the high-stakes game. When is the Women's Hockey World Cup 2018, India vs USA match? The Women's Hockey World Cup 2018, India vs USA match will take place on July 29, 2018. Where is the Women's Hockey World Cup 2018, India vs USA match? The Women's Hockey World Cup 2018, India vs USA match will be played at Lee Valley Hockey & Tennis Centre, London. What time does the Women's Hockey World Cup 2018, India vs USA match begin? The Women's Hockey World Cup 2018, India vs USA match begins at 9:30 pm (IST). Which TV channels will broadcast the Women's Hockey World Cup 2018, India vs USA match? The Women's Hockey World Cup 2018, India vs USA match will be shown on Star Sports 2 and Star Sports 2 HD. How do I watch online live streaming of the Women's Hockey World Cup 2018, India vs USA match? Promoted The Women's Hockey World Cup 2018, India vs USA match live streaming will be available on Hotstar. You can also catch the live updates on sports.ndtv.com. (All broadcast and streaming timings are as per information received from the host broadcasters)<doc-sep>India drew 1-1 against world no.7 United States of America in their third and final Pool B match of the 2018 Women's Hockey World Cup at the Lee Valley Hockey & Tennis Centre, London. By virtue of this draw, they kept their hopes alive of entering the knock-out stages of the tournament. USA took the lead in the first quarter as Margaux Paolino scored the opening goal of the match in the 11th minute. India fought valiantly in the second quarter but were not able to find the back of the net. In the opening minute of the third quarter skipper Rani Rampal scored the equalizer for the Indian team through a penalty corner. Both teams tried hard to score in the remaining third and fourth quarter of the game but the Indian as well as American defenders (including the goalkeepers) kept the ball at bay. India are still at third position in the group table with 2 points, while USA are languishing at the bottom. Highlights Between India vs USA, Women's Hockey World Cup at Lee Valley Hockey & Tennis Centre, London 23:00 IST: Thank you for joining us for the live blog. 22:59 IST: Final score is IND 1-1 USA 22:59 IST: Hooter and it's all over. 22:56 IST: USA down to 10 players as Ashley Hoffman shown a yellow card for an ugly tackle. 22:53 IST: Just under 5 minutes to go with both teams still level at 1-1. Just not happening at the moment for India. Even after multiple circle penetrations, India have not been able to net the ball. 22:48 IST: India attacking fiercely at the moment, looking for the second goal. USA 1-1 IND 22:47 IST: Udita with a powerful reverse shot inside USA circle but the ball goes over the net. 22:44 IST: MISSED! That was a brilliant diving save from goalkeeper Jackie Briggs. 22:44 IST: Penalty corner for India in the 47th minute. 22:42 IST: Whistle and the final quarter begins! 22:40 IST: HOOTER and the third quarter comes to an end. USA 1-1 IND 22:37 IST: What a challenge that was from goalkeeper Savita. Brilliant diving save. 22:36 IST: Melissa Gonzalez given a green card by the umpire. 22:35 IST: Both teams looking for the lead but are struggling to penetrate in opposition's circle. USA 1-1 IND 22:30 IST: India looking strong with their attack now after levelling the score. Multiple circle penetrations but USA defenders are also alert. 22:25 IST: GOAL! Rani Rampal with a powerful strike and goalkeeper Jackie Briggs had no chance there. India equalises in the 31st minute. USA 1-1 IND 22:24 IST: Penalty corner for India in the opening minute of the of the third quarter. 22:23 IST: Whistle and Rani Rampal gets the third quarter underway. 22:21 IST: Here are the half-time stats. HALFTIME STATS: IND , USA pic.twitter.com/Cs6v07KUI3 — USA Field Hockey (@USAFieldHockey) July 29, 2018 22:14 IST: Hooter and the second quarter ends. USA 1-0 IND 22:12 IST: Another penalty corner for USA. Kathleen Sharkey with a strong drag flick but goalkeeper Geeta saves it for India. 22:10 IST: Powerful flick from Vittese but the ball goes wide of the net. USA still lead India 1-0 with just under 90 seconds remaining in the second quarter. 22:09 IST: India lose their referral and USA get a penalty corner. 22:06 IST: Aggressive hockey from USA. They are dominating ball possession at the moment, looking for their second goal. 22:02 IST: USA attacking fiercely at the moment, trying to extend their lead. Indian women are looking nervous. 21:57 IST: Penalty corner given to India after video referral. Powerful strike from Gurjit but goal-keeper Jackie Briggs yet again clears the ball. 21:53 IST: First penalty corner for USA in the match but it's a miss as Indian defenders clear the ball with ease. 21:52 IST: Deepika given a green card in the opening minute of the second quarter. 21:52 IST: Whistle and the second quarter begins. 21:50 IST: HOOTER and it's the end of first quarter. USA 1-0 IND 21:49 IST: Another penalty corner for India but yet again cleared with ease by the American defence. 21:47 IST: India earn their second penalty corner but Jackie Briggs stops the ball with a brilliant diving save. 21:41 IST: GOAL! USA strikes in the 11th minute. Margaux Paolino nets the ball after brilliant display by the attackers in the Indian circle. USA 1-0 IND 11' USA GOAL! Third attempt does it as Margaux Paolino buries it into the back of the goal to give USA a 1-0 lead #HWC2018 pic.twitter.com/xR1EgGxkyy — USA Field Hockey (@USAFieldHockey) July 29, 2018 21:38 IST: Missed! USA goalkeeper saves the ball with ease. 21:38 IST: Penalty corner for India in the 8th minute. 21:33 IST: Bad news for India! Skipper Rani Rampal twists her ankle badly while attacking in the USA half, walks out. 21:31 IST: India ask for a referral in the opening minute of the game but the umpire denies it. 21:30 IST: Umpire blows the whistle and the first quarter begins. 21:25 IST: Both teams are at the centre along with the match officials for the national anthems. We are just minutes away from the start. 21:10 IST: Starting XI for both the team announced! Here's how the Indian Women's Team will line-up for their final pool-stage game of the Vitality Hockey Women's World Cup London 2018 against USA. Watch LIVE at 9:30 PM (IST) on @StarSportsIndia 2/2HD, @hotstartweets and @ddsportschannel on 29th July.#IndiaKaGame #HWC2018 pic.twitter.com/SEf8kNr1fo — Hockey India (@TheHockeyIndia) July 29, 2018 21:00 IST: We are just 30 minutes away from the third match of the day which is between India and USA. 20:45 IST: South Korea drew China 1-1 in the first game of the day while Netherlands romped Italy 12-1 in the second game. 20:40 IST: India are currently placed third behind Ireland and hosts England in the group table. Ireland have already qualified for the quarterfinals. 20:30 IST: Hello and welcome to the live updates of the Women's World Cup match between India and USA. Promoted<doc-sep>
LONDON: Stung by a lower-ranked Ireland, Indian women's hockey team will need at least a draw against USA in Sunday's pool B match to keep their hopes of reaching the knock-out stage of the World Cup alive.After settling for a draw against world no 2 England in the opening match despite grabbing an early lead, Rani Rampal-led India suffered a disappointing 0-1 loss to Ireland in their second round robin match to squander the chance of making a direct entry to the quarterfinals.Only the top teams from the four pools directly qualify for the quarterfinals, while the remaining four slots would be filled from the cross-over stage.The sides finishing second and third in their respective pools would clash with each other in the cross-over stage with the four group toppers making it to the quarterfinals.With one draw (1-1 against England), one loss (0-1) against Ireland, India are placed third in the Pool B points table.USA too have drawn once against England and lost 1-3 to Ireland. Though both the teams have one point each, India is ahead due to goal difference.To remain in contention for a quarterfinal berth, India need a win or a draw from Sunday's game. "It is a must-win match for us on Sunday and there is no doubt that," chief coach Sjoerd Marijne said.India didn't get any penalty corners against England but seven opportunities came their way against Ireland but the team could not convert the goal-scoring chances.However, Rani and Co cannot repeat the same mistake in the high-stake game on Sunday. "The team's structure and planning is good which enabled us to create chances in the striking circle but not being able to convert these chances into goals cost us the match," Marijne said. "We made 27 circle entries against Ireland while it was only 10 against England. Though playing against these two teams is very different from each other, it is frustrating that we could not convert a single goal from these chances (15 shots on goal) against Ireland. "But at the same time I take this as a positive that we have the ability to puncture any team's defence and create potential opportunities. When we play USA, the emphasis would certainly be on scoring from these opportunities created. We have to execute better and the girls are working for that," he added.While the forward-line and mid-field lacked energy and pace, India's defence has held strong. While Ireland made just 10 circle entries, England made 34. "Our defence will be one of our advantages against USA. The loss against Ireland has not affected the confidence of the team because we know that if we have created enough chances against Ireland while our defence has held strong, we can do the same against USA too," Marijne said.