‘Working on attack for Asian Games’

The team also struggled to convert penalty corners, with only three successful attempts from 20 chances at the Cup.

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The only time India had managed to enter the semifinals of the show-piece event was in 1974 in Mandelieu, France.

USA too have drawn once against England and lost 1-3 to Ireland.

Charlotte Stapenhorst (two) and Hannah Gablac scored for Germany, while Argentina’s response came from Florenica Habif and Maria Ortiz.

While India looked promising on open play, the home team kept on earning penalty corners.

Rani stressed that the side has enough experience of playing international matches and the camaraderie is good.