Indian Women's Hockey team registers second consecutive win, beating Australia 2-0 in third game of Friendly Series
Perth, May 29
The Indian Women's Hockey Team registered an impressive 2-0 victory over Australia in the third match of the friendly series at the Perth Hockey Stadium on Friday.
With this win, India now leads the four-match series 2-1 after bouncing back from a defeat in the opening game with a 4-2 shootout victory in the second match, according to a release.
The third match between the two sides witnessed a disciplined defensive display from both teams as the first two quarters saw no goals, and it remained 0-0 at half-time. India eventually found the breakthrough in the third quarter when Sonam (36') scored a field goal to put the visitors ahead.
India continued their momentum in the final quarter as Lalremsiami (49') doubled the lead with another field goal, sealing a 2-0 win for her team.
The fourth and final match of the series will be played on Saturday, 30 May 2026, at 11:00 AM IST at the same venue.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Honestly, I wasn't following women's hockey much until now, but this series win against Australia is making me take notice. Beating a top team like Australia in their own backyard is no joke. The girls deserve more media coverage and support from fans.
Great to see the team bounce back after the first loss. The 4-2 shootout win in the second match showed character, and this 2-0 clean sheet proves they are improving match by match. Let's clinch the series in the final game on Saturday! 💪
I'm very happy for the team but I wish there was more investment in grassroots hockey. Our women's team does so well despite limited resources compared to Australia. Imagine what they could achieve with proper facilities and training from a young age. 🙏
Sonam and Lalremsiami are becoming household names now! The way they executed those field goals was top-class. This series win against Australia will definitely boost their confidence for upcoming tournaments. Score line 2-0, clean sheet - perfect! 🏑
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