Asunta Lakra's girls huffed and puffed before emerging victors against Azerbaijan (2-1). Yesterday, they won the first match 3-0.

Little later in the day, Indian men romped home a fluent 4-0 victory over South Africa.

Shivender Singh scored first and then Indian posted two more goals to change the side with a one-sided 3-0.

In the second half, where the Africans showed more vigour and vitality, Indian added one more.

Debutant SK Uthappa scored the only goal of the second half.

Earlier, Ritu Rani set the course for the hosts early in the proceedings (18th min), but within five minutes India conceded a goal too. Gyeonga Kim was the scorer. After the change over of sides the issue of winner was decided with a goal from Saba Anjum (41st min).

Men's scorers

15th Min: Shivender Singh FG
24th Min: Birendra Lakra
28th Min: Sardar Singh
29th Min: SK Utthappa