Hockey News: India make winning start in Australia tour

The Indian Men's Hockey Team started their Australia Tour 2019 with a warm-up match which saw them produce a disciplined 2-0 win over the WA Thundersticks at the Perth Hockey Stadium. India's dominance in possession and patient build-up play saw them create another opportunity in the 23rd minute, which saw Defender Birendra Lakra score a field goal in the 23rd minute through a delightful finish to give his team a 1-0 lead. India maintained its solitary goal lead till half-time. The last quarter started well for the Indian team as they pushed for a second goal, which finally came through a Penalty Corner in the 50th minute. Harmanpreet Singh took a well-crafted drag-flick to put the ball into the back of the net and extend his team's lead to two goals with 10 minutes remaining.