Hockey: Australia win final match to sweep series against India

In a tightly contested fifth and final game of the five- matchTest series, the Indian men’s hockey team suffered a narrow 2-3 defeat against Australia.

Harmanpreet Singh (4’) and Boby Singh Dhami (53’) found the back of the net for India, while Jeremy Hayward (20’), Ky Willott (38’), and Tim Brand (39’) scored the goals for the hosts.

In the initial quarter, India kicked off with a focused approach to maintain ball possession and setting the tempo of the game. This tactic enabled them to breach Australian defence multiple times, earning consecutive penalty corners.

Captain Harmanpreet pounced on the second chance, expertly slotting in a grounded shot with precision and pace to put the visitors ahead.

With the scoreboard in their favour, India intensified their offensive pressure, consistently testing Australia’s defence and it eventually helped them maintain their 1-0 lead by the conclusion of the first quarter.

At the beginning of the second quarter, India adopted an assertive stance aiming to widen their lead and maintain dominance over Australia.

Nevertheless, the home team managed to secure a penalty corner against the run of play, with their in-form player Hayward scoring the equaliser five minutes into the second quarter.

Australia increased their offensive efforts, consistently pressing India and nearly scoring on...

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