India Beat Higher-ranked China 3-0 To Qualify For Semifinals Of Women's Act Hockey

India stunned reigning Olympic silver medallist China 3-0 to qualify for semifinals of women's Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament here on Saturday.

India scored two field goals through Sangita Kumari (32nd miniute) and skipper Salima Tete (37th) before tournament's highest scorer Deepika (60th) converted a penalty corner in final minute.

win against world no. 6 China was world no. 9 India's fourth consecutive win in tournament, enabling m to climb to top of standings with eight points from four games.

China have dropped to second place with six points from four matches.

India will square off ir round robin campaign against Japan on Sunday.

top four teams from six team continental tournament will qualify for semifinals.