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The Indian junior women's hockey team wrapped up their Australia Tour with a thrilling 4-5 loss to Canberra Chill. Despite taking an early lead, they found themselves trailing after Canberra Chill scored five consecutive goals. The Indian team mounted an impressive comeback in the final quarter with three quick goals. Unfortunately, they couldn't find the equalizer before time ran out, ending their tour with this narrow defeat.

Key Points: Indian Junior Women's Hockey Team Loses 4-5 to Canberra Chill

  • India took early lead with Sukhveer Kaur's penalty corner goal in sixth minute
  • Canberra Chill responded with five consecutive goals across second and third quarters
  • Indian team mounted late comeback with three goals in final quarter
  • Previous encounter saw India defeat Canberra Chill 3-1 earlier in the tour
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Indian junior women's hockey team ends Australia Tour with 4-5 defeat against Canberra Chill

Indian junior women's hockey team concludes Australia Tour with narrow 4-5 defeat against Canberra Chill despite late comeback attempt in final quarter.

"Sunelita Toppo and Ishika scored through penalty corners in the 54th and 57th minutes, respectively, but couldn't find the equaliser in time - Hockey India Press Release"

Canberra, October 2

The Indian junior women's hockey team suffered a narrow 4-5 loss to Canberra Chill in its last match of the Australia Tour at the National Hockey Centre in Canberra. For India, the goals came from Sukhveer Kaur (6'), Kanika Siwach (42'), Sunelita Toppo (54') and Ishika (57') while for Canberra Chill, Canhess Lauren Yee (12', 19'), Canhess Josie Lawton (24'), Hunter Baldwin (28') and Amukawton (34') were the goalscorers.

India took an early lead thanks to a penalty corner goal by Sukhveer Kaur in the sixth minute. Minutes later, Canhess Lauren Yee did well to score back-to-back field goals in the 12th and 19th minutes, respectively, to claim the lead. Canhess Josie Lawton and Hunter Baldwin also scored field goals for Canberra Chill in the 24th minute and 28th minute, respectively, in the second quarter to increase their advantage. The third quarter saw Canberra Chill score their fifth and final goal in the 34th minute courtesy of a penalty corner converted by Amukawton, according to a press release from Hockey India.

For India, Kanika Siwach scored through a penalty corner in the 42nd minute as the visitors attempted to bounce back in the game. In the final quarter, Sunelita Toppo and Ishika scored through penalty corners in the 54th and 57th minutes, respectively, but couldn't find the equaliser in time and suffered an unfortunate loss to conclude their tour of Australia.

In their previous encounter, India defeated Canberra Chill 3-1 at the National Hockey Centre, Canberra. For India, the goals came from Ishika (13', 39') and Sonam (27'). India went a goal down in the first quarter when Naomi Evans (11') converted a Penalty Corner for the hosts, but bounced back within the next couple of minutes, with a goal from Ishika (13'), which was also a Penalty Corner.

Locked at 1-1, the two teams continued to hunt for the next goal, and it was India who got their noses out in front, just before half time, as Sonam (27') scored a field goal, making it 2-1, as per a release from Hockey India. Midway through the third quarter, India added a third goal, as Ishika (39') completed her brace and gave her side a 3-1 lead. From then on, India kept their opponents at bay and walked off with the win.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Close match but we need to work on our defense. Conceding 5 goals is too much. The girls showed great character in the comeback though. Keep working hard!
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Ananya R
Ishika scoring in both matches shows she's a real talent! Our penalty corner conversions were excellent. Just needed a bit more time to equalize. Future looks bright for Indian women's hockey! ✨
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Michael C
As someone who follows hockey internationally, I must say the Indian team's performance was impressive against a strong Australian side. The 3-1 win in the previous match shows their potential. Great exposure tour for the young players.
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Sneha F
Bahut accha performance! Losing by just one goal against a team like Australia is an achievement in itself. Our girls are making the country proud. More such international tours please! 🙏
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Karthik V
The team management should analyze why we conceded 3 goals in quick succession in the second quarter. That phase cost us the match. Otherwise, the girls played really well and almost pulled off a remarkable comeback.

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