India pull off close win

Monorama Devis last-minute goal helped India pull off a 3-2 upset over Australia in their opening match of the Women8217;s Junior Hockey World Cup. A last-minute penalty corner goal by Monorama Devi sealed the win for India,who trailed 1-0 at half-time. The other goal-scorers for India were Ritu Rani 45th and Monika Badran 53rd minute. Casey Eastham 31st and Marnie Hudson 60th minute scored for Australia.

India goalkeeper Jasdeep Kaur thwarted the first four attempts but was finally beaten by a direct set piece by Eastham. In the second half,Australia started losing speed,and Poonam Rani scored in the 45th minute to draw level. India broke into the lead eight minutes later when Monika Badran,set up by Joydeep Kaur,pushed past Australian custodian Ashley Wells. Australia intensified their onslaughts and equalised in the 60th minute when Hudson fired home. India earned their fourth and final penalty corner when Rani Devi was obstructed in the circle in the 70th minute.