<p>Striker Lalremsiami slammed a hat-trick to hand the Indian women's team a comfortable 3-0 win over England in the ongoing 100th Anniversary Spanish Hockey Federation - International Tournament here on Saturday.</p>.<p>Lalremsiami starred for India, scoring thrice in the 13th, 17th and 56th minutes of the match.</p>.<p>This was India's first win of the tour after ending their previous two matches in a stalemate against England (1-1) and Spain (2-2).</p>.<p>Having remained unbeaten so far, the Indian women led by Savita will march into Sunday's last match of the tournament as table toppers.</p>.<p>In the first quarter, the proceedings began with England getting off the mark in a dominant fashion with speedy attack, while the Indian team worked calmly to stitch together an effective structure that would yield results.</p>.<p>First, it was Neha Goyal who worked a brilliant attempt on goal but was well-defended by the English defence.</p>.<p>However in India's next attempt a few minutes later, a long pass by experienced Deep Grace Ekka from the deep midfield was swiftly deflected into the goal by Lalremsiami in the 13th minute.</p>.<p>This early goal gave India the right momentum going into the second quarter. They were able to extend the lead to 2-0 in the 17th minute, when a good circle penetration saw Lalremsiami score her second goal.</p>.<p>She showcased good footwork as she picked up the ball well and guided it past England's goalie Sabbie Heesh.</p>.<p>The 2-0 lead put India in a formidable position, giving them the cushion to work different combinations that would fetch results in the circle.</p>.<p>The third quarter remained goalless after England squandered a few chances to score.</p>.<p>India held on to the lead with some solid defending that kept them in control of the match.</p>.<p>With England desperately trying to find ways to bounce back, the last quarter was entertaining with both teams displaying quick-fire hockey.</p>.<p>Though England could not beat India's defence, the Indian strikers worked in tandem to extend the team's lead.</p>.<p>It was eventually Lalremsiami who struck again in the 56th minute to help India seal the match.</p>.<p>India will take on Spain on Sunday.</p>
<p>Striker Lalremsiami slammed a hat-trick to hand the Indian women's team a comfortable 3-0 win over England in the ongoing 100th Anniversary Spanish Hockey Federation - International Tournament here on Saturday.</p>.<p>Lalremsiami starred for India, scoring thrice in the 13th, 17th and 56th minutes of the match.</p>.<p>This was India's first win of the tour after ending their previous two matches in a stalemate against England (1-1) and Spain (2-2).</p>.<p>Having remained unbeaten so far, the Indian women led by Savita will march into Sunday's last match of the tournament as table toppers.</p>.<p>In the first quarter, the proceedings began with England getting off the mark in a dominant fashion with speedy attack, while the Indian team worked calmly to stitch together an effective structure that would yield results.</p>.<p>First, it was Neha Goyal who worked a brilliant attempt on goal but was well-defended by the English defence.</p>.<p>However in India's next attempt a few minutes later, a long pass by experienced Deep Grace Ekka from the deep midfield was swiftly deflected into the goal by Lalremsiami in the 13th minute.</p>.<p>This early goal gave India the right momentum going into the second quarter. They were able to extend the lead to 2-0 in the 17th minute, when a good circle penetration saw Lalremsiami score her second goal.</p>.<p>She showcased good footwork as she picked up the ball well and guided it past England's goalie Sabbie Heesh.</p>.<p>The 2-0 lead put India in a formidable position, giving them the cushion to work different combinations that would fetch results in the circle.</p>.<p>The third quarter remained goalless after England squandered a few chances to score.</p>.<p>India held on to the lead with some solid defending that kept them in control of the match.</p>.<p>With England desperately trying to find ways to bounce back, the last quarter was entertaining with both teams displaying quick-fire hockey.</p>.<p>Though England could not beat India's defence, the Indian strikers worked in tandem to extend the team's lead.</p>.<p>It was eventually Lalremsiami who struck again in the 56th minute to help India seal the match.</p>.<p>India will take on Spain on Sunday.</p>