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India Junior Women Beaten 5–0 by Australia U21 in Canberra

The defeat leaves India 0–2 early in a five-match tour that resumes Monday.

Overview

  • Australia U21 blanked India 5–0 in the second match of the tour on September 27 at Canberra's National Hockey Centre.
  • Makayla Jones scored a hat-trick for the hosts with goals in the 10th, 11th and 52nd minutes, while Sami Love and Migaliya Howell added strikes in the 38th and 50th minutes.
  • India had opened the series with a 2–3 loss on September 26 after late goals from Lalthantluangi and Sonam were answered by a 59th-minute winner from Sammy Love.
  • The third fixture is scheduled for Monday against Australia U21 as India looks to reset after back-to-back defeats.
  • The tour comprises five games from September 26 to October 2, with three against Australia U21 followed by two versus local side Canberra Chill, all in Canberra.