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India Keep Clean Sheet Against Australia to Secure Crucial Victory
The Indian Women’s Hockey Team delivered an impressive performance to defeat Australia 2-0 in the third match of the friendly series in Perth, moving ahead 2-1 and putting themselves in a strong position ahead of the final encounter.
The India Women’s National Field Hockey Team registered a memorable 2-0 victory over the Australia Women’s National Field Hockey Team in the third match of their friendly series in Perth on Friday.
India opened the scoring through Sonam in the 36th minute, giving the visitors a crucial breakthrough after a closely contested first half.
The Indian side continued to maintain pressure and doubled their advantage in the 49th minute when Lalremsiami found the back of the net, putting Australia on the back foot.
The Indian defence remained disciplined throughout the contest, successfully preventing the hosts from scoring and securing a valuable clean sheet.
Match Summary
| Team | Score |
|---|---|
| India | 2 |
| Australia | 0 |
Goal Scorers:
- Sonam (36′)
- Lalremsiami (49′)
With the victory, India now leads the four-match friendly series 2-1, gaining momentum ahead of the decisive final game.
The last match of the series is scheduled to be played in Perth on 30 May at 11:00 AM IST. A win or draw in the final encounter would allow India to clinch the series against one of the world’s strongest women’s hockey teams.
The result is expected to boost the confidence of the Indian squad as it continues preparations for upcoming international competitions.