New Delhi, Dec 4: India staged a fightback to hold Azerbaijan to a 1-1 draw in their last round robin outing and set up a title clash with the same rivals in the Lal Bahadur Shastri four-nation women's hockey tournament at the Shivaji Stadium here today.

The Indian eves conceded the lead for the third match in a row as Mi Kyong Aliyeva converted a penalty corner in the 15th minute. Ritu Rani shot home off after an impressive move in the 61st minute to earn a point for the hosts.

With two wins and a draw, Azerbaijan top the tally with seven points while India are second with two draws and a victory, which brought them five points.

The two sides will lock horns again in the final tomorrow.

It was again a story of missed chances for India in the beginning as they looked tentative in finishing and frittered away two chances, including a penalty corner.

Azerbaijan went up as they made best use of their first short corner. Aliyeva hit home in style to put India under pressure as the hosts needed a draw to confirm their final berth.

The Indian girls showed better coordination to unleash a series of attacks on the rival team. Skipper Mamta Kharab's deflection off a free hit went over the post and later Saba Anjum could not connect a Suman Bala shot off the second short corner.

After the break, the script did not go according to the Indians' plan as Mamta's precise pass into the striking circle could not be turned in by Anjum.