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The Print
01-05-2025
- Sport
- The Print
Indian women hockey team's agony continues, loses 0-2 to Australia
The visitors had earlier lost 3-5 and 2-3 against Australia 'A' in the first two matches of the exposure trip. Courtney Schonell (9th minute) opened the scoring for the hosts in the first quarter, before Grace Stewart (52nd) added a second goal in the final phase of the match to seal the contest. Perth, May 1 (PTI) The Indian women's hockey team fought hard before going down 0-2 against Australia in the third game of its Down Under tour at the Perth Hockey Stadium here on Thursday. This match was India's first outing against Australia's main team. From the onset, Australia pressed hard on India's defence, winning an early penalty corner but the scoreline remained unchanged. Australia eventually broke the deadlock in the ninth minute when Schonell found the back of the net to give her team the lead. The hosts threatened to double their lead with another penalty corner but failed. In the second quarter, India showed intent and earned two penalty corners in quick succession, but the equaliser eluded them. Despite their growing impact on the game, India went into half-time trailing by a goal. The third quarter was another goalless affair. Both teams were unable to convert their chances, including a penalty corner apiece. In pursuit of the equaliser in the fourth quarter, India conceded the second goal when Steward slotted it into the net from open play at the 52nd minute. The Aussies did not squander that 2-0 advantage. India will take on Australia again in the fourth match of the tour here on Saturday. PTI SSC SSC UNG This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
The Hindu
26-04-2025
- Sport
- The Hindu
Indian women's hockey team loses 3-5 to Australia ‘A' in tour opener
The Indian women's hockey team fought valiantly before losing 3-5 to a clinical Australia 'A' in its opening match of tour Down Under here Saturday. India found the back of the net through Mahima Tete (27th minute), Navneet Kaur (45th), and Lalremsiami (50th), while Neasa Flynn (3rd), Olivia Downes (9th), Ruby Harris (11th), Tatum Stewart (21st), and Kendra Fitzpatrick (44th ) scored for Australia 'A' at the Perth hockey stadium. The match began at a frenetic pace, with Australia 'A' taking early control with a well-constructed field goal by Flynn. The home team continued to press hard, and in quick succession, Downes and Harris capitalised on Indian defensive lapses to score two more field goals, ending the first quarter with a commanding 3-0 lead. Australia 'A' carried the momentum into the second quarter, putting relentless pressure on the Indian defence. After earning back-to-back penalty corners, Stewart converted one, stretching its advantage to 4-0. Despite the early onslaught, India showed resilience, and Tete pulled a goal back with a sharp field goal, injecting some energy into the Indian side as it headed into half-time trailing 1-4. The host upped the ante and was rewarded for its efforts as Fitzpatrick netted another goal for her side to make it 5-1. The Indian team launched a counterattack and the efforts bore fruit when vice-captain Navneet found the back of the net, narrowing the gap. In the final quarter, both teams created scoring opportunities. India showcased its fighting spirit once again when Lalremsiami slotted home a fine field goal, keeping the comeback hopes alive. Despite some late pressure, India could not find the net again. In a touching gesture of solidarity, the India players wore black armbands during the match to mourn the loss of innocent lives in the Pahalgam attack on April 22. The team has decided to continue wearing black armbands for the remainder of the Australia tour as a mark of respect and remembrance for the victims and their families. India will aim to bounce back strongly when they face Australia 'A' again in the second match of the tour on Sunday. Related Topics India women's hockey team
