India vs Italy SEMI-FINAL Highlights

Catch all the highlights from India’s intense semi-final clash against Italy in the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 Qualifiers, Hyderabad, Telangana. India faced a determined Italian side in a high-pressure knockout encounter. Italy created early chances, but goalkeeper Bichu Devi produced an important save to keep the scores level and steady the Indian defence. India gradually built attacking momentum through repeated circle entries and earned a crucial penalty corner in the third quarter. Manisha Chauhan converted with a powerful drag flick, giving India the decisive lead and energizing the home crowd. Italy responded with a late surge and won a penalty corner in the closing minutes, raising the tension inside the stadium. However, India’s defence stayed composed, with Bichu Devi making another key save to deny the equalizer. The final whistle confirmed a hard-fought 1–0 win for India, sending the hosts into the final of the qualifiers and securing their qualification for the FIH Hockey Women’s World Cup 2026.