Adelaide, May 18 (UNI) The Indian Women’s Hockey Team played their heart out but went down 2-4 against Australia in their opening match of the tour here on Thursday.
For India Sangita Kumari (29’) and Sharmila Devi (40’) scored a goal each, while Australia found the back of the net through Aisling Utri (21’), Maddy Fitzpatrick (27’), Alice Arnott (32’), and Courtney Schonell (35’).
Australia got into their passing rhythm quickly and dominated India in the first quarter by keeping most of the possession and testing the visitors’ defence numerous times. The hosts also won three penalty corners in the opening quarter of the game but failed to capitalise on it as Indian team’s Captain and goalkeeper Savita along with the defence line stood strong to deny Australia from