Bhubaneswar, February 7
The Indian women’s hockey team lost 0-3 to world No. 3 Australia, completing a hat-trick of defeats in the FIH Pro League here today.
Australia captain Grace Stewart (19th minute), Tatum Stewart (23rd) and Kaitlin Nobbs (55th) were the goal-scorers for the winners.
India started the match on the offensive, forcing Australia to concede a penalty corner in the second minute but goalkeeper Zoe Newman averted the danger.
As India continued to search for a goal in the second quarter, Australia initiated a counter. Nobbs found herself open in the shooting circle and passed the ball to Stewart for a tap-in.
Halfway through the second quarter Australia earned a penalty corner and a drag-flick by Stewart doubled Australia’s lead. In the third quarter, Australia made it three as Nobbs rolled the ball through Savita’s leg.
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