The India women’s hockey team enjoyed a 1-0 victory over Australia in the fifth and final game of its Australia tour at the Perth Hockey Stadium on Sunday. Navneet Kaur (21’) scored the only goal of the match to ensure India ended the series on a strong note.
In the first quarter, Australia dominated and won two penalty corners, but India’s resilient defence denied the former the opening goal. Six minutes into the second quarter, India clinched the lead, courtesy of a field goal from vice captain Navneet Kaur.
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It was a cagey affair in the second half with both teams eyeing a goal, but India held its composure at the back and successfully defended its slim lead.
In the final quarter, Australia received a crucial penalty corner, however, it squandered the chance to equalise and handed over the victory to the visitor.
After two losses each against Australia A and the senior team, India bounced back with a win over the host on the final day.
