The match started with a very close contest in the first quarter. Australia held the majority of possession, but India stayed resilient with strong defense and effective counterattacks.
India had held a 1-0 lead for most of the contest thanks to a stunning strike from Maninder Singh, but a late equaliser from Bruno Font forced the match into a shootout, where missed attempts proved costly for the visitors.
The Hobart leg presents an important opportunity for the team to reassess combinations and fine-tune its structure as it builds towards the upcoming FIH Hockey World Cup and the Asian Games.
