Jr Hockey World CUP: India face Dutch in semis

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History beckons the Indian women's hockey team as it eyes a maiden final berth in the FIH Junior World Cup but in three-time champions, the Netherlands a stern test awaits it in the semi-final here on Sunday.

India's best performance in the tournament so far is a bronze medal finish in the 2013. Unbeaten so far in the tournament, the Indians have exceeded expectations in the event, beating Wales 5-1, upsetting Germany (2-1), Malaysia (4-0) and Korea (3-0).

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