Perth, Apr 27 (UNI) The Indian Women’s Hockey Team put in a determined and gritty performance but fell short against Australia A, going down 2-3 in their second game of the Australia tour, at the Perth Hockey Stadium here on Sunday.
It was India which took the lead through Jyoti Singh (13’), after which Australia A came back from a goal down with Evie Stansby (17’), Dayle Dolkens (48’), and Jamie-Lee Surha (52’) finding the back of the net. India’s second goal came through Sunelita Toppo (59’).
The Indian Women’s Hockey Team were out of the blocks faster than Australia A, showing great intent and control in their attacking forays. The early pressure was on the hosts, as India attacked at pace.