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Rani sparkles as Indian eves hammer DPR Korea 13-0 in Junior Hockey Asia Cup

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ANI New delhi

The Indian women's junior hockey team got off to a sensational start in the 7th Asia Cup as they hammered Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) 13-0 in their opening match at Changzhou on Saturday.

Captain Rani produced a scintillating performance as she struck five times, including three ferocious goals within a space of three minutes after half time.

Striker Navneet Kaur and midfielder Preeti Dubey scored a brace each, while Jaspreet Kaur, Lily Mayengbam, Punam Barla and Lilima Minz shared four goals between themselves.

India will next take on Singapore at the same venue on Sunday.

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First Published: Sep 05 2015 | 3:45 PM IST

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