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India vs Australia Women’s Hockey Semifinal Highlights: India suffered a crushing defeat to Australia in the semi-finals of women’s hockey on Friday. Australia made an opener in the first quarter but India put up a good fight after scoring no goals. In the fourth quarter, India came back to level the score and took the match to a penalty shootout. However, in the latter part of the game they were Australia who completely dominated with a 3-0 advantage and sealed the game as soon as India failed to convert any of their first three chances. The Savita Punia-led team had earlier finished second in Pool A with nine points from four matches to reach the semi-finals, while the Aussies finished as the toppers of Pool B. He remained unbeaten in the tournament. Their thrilling win over India in the semi-finals. Australia will now face England in the final.
Here are the highlights of the India vs Australia women’s hockey semifinal, straight from Birmingham:
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02:26 (IST)
India vs Australia, Penalty Shootout: AUSTRALIA WIN!!!
India missed their third chance and that means Australia have sealed the venue for the final match.
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02:25 (IST)
IND vs AUS, Penalty Shootout: Australia score again!
Australia is now leading 3-0 and India has not missed a single goal from here.
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02:24 (IST)
India vs Australia, penalty shootout: India misses again!
India missed again and they are trailing 0-2.
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02:24 (IST)
India vs Australia, Penalty Shootout: Australia Score
Australia is now 2-0 up.
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02:23 (IST)
India vs Australia, Penalty Shootout: Miss India
India missed their first chance and that means they will be trailing 0-1.
IND 0-1 AUS
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02:22 (IST)
India vs Australia, Penalty Shootout: Australia Score
Australia scored this time and took a 1-0 lead.
IND 0-1 AUS
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02:22 (IST)
India vs Australia, Penalty Shootout: Drama! play! play!
Australia missed their first chance but just because the clock didn’t start Australia got another chance.
India 0-0 Australia
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02:20 (IST)
IND vs AUS 4th Quarter: The match reached a penalty short-out
The India vs Australia match has entered a penalty shootout as the game time saw a 1-1 draw.
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02:15 (IST)
IND vs AUS 4th Quarter: Brilliant save from Punia!
Savita’s talent has kept India in the game.
IND 1-1 AUS
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02:13 (IST)
IND vs AUS 4th Quarter: Australia gets PC!
Australia have been awarded the PC at a crucial juncture of the game. There is only 1 minute left in the clock. Can they get the lead?
IND 1-1 AUS
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02:09 (IST)
IND vs AUS Q4: Opportunity close!
Lalremsiami took the ball inside the striking circle but failed to pass it to perfection and eventually lost possession of the ball. This match is going on in a row and there are only 5 minutes left on the clock.
IND 1-1 AUS
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02:06 (IST)
IND vs AUS 4th Quarter: Attack on India!
The comeback target seems to have provided the much-needed impetus to the Indian players and they are now firing on all cylinders. The match hangs in balance but India are looking really good now.
IND 1-1 AUS
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02:01 (IST)
IND vs AUS 4th Quarter: India Score!
India Level Scores! This is a sensational comeback from India. Ladies and gentlemen, the game is not over yet.
IND 1-1 AUS
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01:58 (IST)
IND vs AUS Q4: Action resumes!
The last 15 minutes of play have started.
IND 0-1 AUS
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01:57 (IST)
India 0-1 Australia after third quarter
Australia continues to set the conditions in the game. He has scored only one goal in the match but his relentless attack has put India on edge.
IND 0-1 AUS
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01:55 (IST)
IND vs AUS 3rd Quarter: Brilliant save from Monica once again
It’s another brilliant defense from Monica as Australia risked scoring on PC.
IND 0-1 AUS
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01:50 (IST)
IND vs AUS 3rd Quarter: Good attack from Australia!
Australia have kept India under the pump with some scintillating attack. They are forcing Indians to make mistakes.
IND 0-1 AUS
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01:47 (IST)
IND vs AUS 3rd Quarter: India’s missed opportunity!
Navneet Kaur played a powerful shot from the right but Lalremsiami was late to react to the pass on the left near the post and saw it begging the opportunity.
IND 0-1 AUS
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01:43 (IST)
IND vs AUS, 3rd Quarter: Australia lost their chance!
Maria Williams feeds Ambrosia Malone with a brilliant pass from the left flank. Malone just needed to put his stick on it to double Australia’s lead but it failed and India breathed a sigh of relief.
IND 0-1 AUS
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01:40 (IST)
India vs Australia, Q3: Poorer than India!
Indian players have been recklessly losing possession of their ball. The Aussies, on the other hand, have been right on the money with their passes and tackles.
IND 0-1 AUS
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01:38 (IST)
IND vs AUS 3rd Quarter: Match Resume!
The game of the third quarter has started. Australia need to be in control even if India fails to score any goals.
IND 0-1 AUS
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01:34 (IST)
Half-time break: India’s poor conversion rate!
There is no doubt that India got a lot of chances in the match but they could not score a single goal. They could have used their chances better and the scoreline would have been in their favor in that case… However, half the game is yet to be played.
IND 0-1 AUS
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01:27 (IST)
India 0-1 Australia at half-time
He is half-time in the match. No goals were scored in the second half and India came out as the better unit in the time limit. However, a one-goal advantage still puts Australia in the driver’s seat.
IND 0-1 AUS
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01:24 (IST)
IND vs AUS, 2nd Quarter: India’s loss again!
Indians are increasingly failing to capitalize on their chances. They miss another chance to score on PC.
IND 0-1 AUS
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01:21 (IST)
IND vs AUS 2nd Quarter: India gets PC!
Navneet Kaur has created another chance for India as she earned a PC for the team. Meanwhile, the Australian players have challenged the decision… As a result, the PC survived but Australia did not lose the referral due to lack of proper visuals.
IND 0-1 AUS
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01:19 (IST)
IND vs AUS Q2: India lose referrals!
Things get tough for India. They now lose a referral while demanding a penalty corner.
IND 0-1 AUS
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01:18 (IST)
IND vs AUS Q2: Good savings!
Sangeeta Kumari created a real good chance with her attack but the Australia goalkeeper’s agility got the better of Sangeeta’s reverse hit.
IND 0-1 AUS
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01:13 (IST)
India vs Australia, Q2: PC for India!
Neha earned a PC for India! Another chance for India… No! Australia saved the drag flick due to the brilliant work of their goalkeeper.
IND 0-1 AUS
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01:10 (IST)
IND vs AUS Q2: Navneet’s positive intent
Navneet Kaur has shown some glimpse of talent in today’s game. What has stood apart is his intention to push it further.
IND 0-1 AUS
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01:07 (IST)
India 0-1 Australia after first quarter
The first quarter is over and Australia are leading 1-0. However, both the sides played really well in the time limit.
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01:05 (IST)
IND vs AUS, 1st Quarter: Lalremsiami misses the ball!
Lalremsiami scored a decent run in the middle but lost the ball after finding no partner to pass the ball further.
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01:04 (IST)
IND vs AUS 1st Quarter: Australia comfortably clean!
Avoid Danger on Australia PC. They are really good on defense today.
IND 0-1 AUS
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01:02 (IST)
India vs Australia, 1st Quarter: PC for India!
India got a PC again! Can they match? OK… let’s see.
IND 0-1 AUS
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01:02 (IST)
IND vs AUS 1st Quarter: Brilliant from Monica!
Monica has made a good defense to prevent Australia from doubling their advantage.
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00:58 (IST)
IND vs AUS, 1st Quarter: Australia Score!
Rebecca Greiner broke the deadlock and the Australians are now 1-0 up. It was a brilliant pass from the left flank and Greiner put his stick on the line of the ball at the right time to score the opener for Australia.
IND 0-1 AUS
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00:57 (IST)
IND vs AUS 1st Quarter: Navneet missing!
Navneet Kaur misses a big opportunity on the left flank. She just needed to put her stick on the volley but she missed and the score remained the same.
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00:55 (IST)
IND vs AUS, Q1: India got PC
This is the game’s first PC and India gets it, courtesy of Navneet Kaur.
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00:53 (IST)
IND vs AUS 1st Quarter: Injury scare!
The ball went off the stick of an Australian player and hit his teammate Karrie Somerville. As a result, Somerville is driven off the field and after a while the play resumes.
India 0-0 Australia
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00:51 (IST)
IND vs AUS, 1st Quarter: Australia lost their chance!
Australia created a great opportunity from the right flank but eventually the opportunity started begging.
India 0-0 Australia
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00:46 (IST)
India vs Australia Hockey Semi-Final: Match Begins!
Semi-final 2 between India and Australia has started.
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