NEW DELHI, May 28: An ever-improving Indian women’s hockey team will look to consolidate its position in the ongoing four-match series when it takes on Australia in the third encounter here on Friday.
The Indian women started the tour on a positive note with Navneet Kaur handing an early lead to the visitors in the series opener before Abby Wilson’s brace ensured a 2-1 win for Australia.But the Indians bounced back strongly by winning the second match 4-2 in shootout after both the teams were locked 1-1 at the end of regulation time on Wednesday.
The Sjoerd Marijne-coached side showed tremendous fighting spirit with Chanu Pukhrambam equalizing for India after Olivia Downes’ 10th minute strike.
The Indians have impressed in most aspects of the game in the tour so far, especially in defence and midfield.
But coach Marijne would be eager to see some field goals from the strikers.India would look for inspiration from their skipper Salima Tete, who is a livewire on the turf on her day. (PTI)
