Indian Women’s Hockey Team Defeats Australia By One Goal And This Is Only The Begining

It’s a day to celebrate. The Indian women’s hockey team has defeated Australia 1-0 in the first of three Test matches in Melbourne. Ranking twelfth in the world ladder, the win is most timely and is the best start the Indian team could have had!

After an idle first quarter, the match saw a second-quarter goal by Indian captain Rani Rampal that helped built pressure on the Hockeyroos and ultimately resulted in a win.

India’s goalkeeper Rajani Etimmarpu was also at her best. She significantly helped keep the defence tight with her smart footwork and gave India the lead it needed.

You can watch the goal here.

As we head into the break, take a look at @imranirampal's splendid PC strike which gave India the lead. #IndiaKaGame pic.twitter.com/jcyQTx1YR1

— Hockey India (@TheHockeyIndia) November 23, 2016

The last time, Indian women’s hockey team faced the world no.4 team of Australia was at the Rio Olympics when Australia won by 5 goals. Well, the table has turned it seems!

Way to go, team India. You’ve made us all proud. Congratulations!

News Source: Times of India

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