Canberra, Sept. 26 -- The Indian Junior Women's Hockey Team suffered a narrow 2-3 loss in their first match of the Australia Tour against their U21 side at the National Hockey Centre here today.
Lalthantluangi (47') and Sonam (54') were the goalscorers for India while Bianca Zurrer (36'), Evie Sransby (45') and Sammy Love (59') scored goals for Australia.
The first half remained goalless as both sides couldn't manage to break the deadlock in the tight contest.
In the 36th minute, Australia found the opening goal through a successful Penalty Corner by Bianca Zurrer. Australia then extended their lead with another Penalty Corner goal, this time courtesy of Evie Sransby in the 45th minute.
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