The Indian hockey group went down 1-5 in opposition to Australia of their first opening sport of the five-match Take a look at collection right here. Tim Model (3′), Tom Wickham (20′, 38′), Joel Rintala (37′), and Flynn Ogilvie (57′) have been the goalscorers for the hosts, whereas Gurjant Singh (47′) netted a solitary aim for India. Within the opening quarter, India initiated with a method centred on ball possession and dictating the sport’s tempo. Nonetheless, regardless of their efforts, it was Australia that seized an early benefit within the match.

Tim Model (3′) broke by way of India’s defence on a swift counter-attack, discovering the again of the online and placing Australia within the lead. Responding to the setback, India intensified their offensive manoeuvres, mounting stress on the hosts. Australia, in flip, ramped up their assaults, incomes two consecutive penalty corners. Nonetheless, India’s goalkeeper PR Sreejesh exhibited exceptional ability, thwarting Australia’s makes an attempt to widen their lead with two excellent saves.

In the meantime, the Indian group penetrated Australia’s defence and even received a penalty nook however could not capitalise on it. The primary quarter ended with Australia having a 1-0 lead.

India kicked off the second quarter with a decided push to equalize the rating, adopting an aggressive strategy. Regardless of incomes an early penalty nook alternative, they have been unable to capitalize on it. The house group, alternatively, continued to press ahead, ultimately reaping rewards when Tom Wickham (20′) executed a exceptional stretch to attain an outstanding aim, successfully doubling Australia’s lead.

Following their profitable growth of the lead, the hosts shifted their focus to sustaining possession, successfully stifling India’s offensive advances. Because the halftime whistle blew, Australia comfortably held a 2-0 lead, firmly in charge of the proceedings.

Within the third quarter, Australia persistently utilized stress on India by urgent them and testing their defensive capabilities at frequent intervals. This relentless strategy paid dividends as they swiftly added two extra objectives to their tally. Joel Rintala (37′) and Tom Wickham (38′) capitalized on the alternatives introduced, successfully stretching Australia’s result in 4-0 in fast succession.

Within the fourth and last quarter, Australia received an early penalty nook, however the Indian group not solely denied the hosts from capitalising on it but additionally pulled one again on a counterattack as Gurjant Singh (47′) netted a aim by way of a strong shot. Nonetheless, Australia restored their four-goal lead as Flynn Ogilvie (57′) scored by way of a penalty nook to contribute to the hosts’ 5-1 win.

The group will tackle Australia of their second sport of the tour on seventh April 2024 at 14:00hrs IST.

All of the matches of the India tour of Australia shall be broadcast on Sports18- 3 and Sports18- 1 HD. The matches may also be live-streamed on Jio Cinema.

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