Hockey News: India thrash Australia 5-1 in Sultan of Johor Cup, qualify for final

The Indian Junior Men's Hockey Team today sealed their berth in the Final of the 9th Sultan of Johor Cup after an emphatic 5-1 victory against Australia at the Taman Daya Hockey Stadium. The clinical performance saw goals from Shilanand Lakra (26', 29'), Dilpreet Singh (44'), Gursahibjit Singh (48') and Mandeep Mor (50'). India had the first sight of goal in the opening minute courtesy of an Australian mistake. A misjudgement off an aerial ball meant Gursahibjit was clear on goal in the circle. Robert Maclennan was quick to come off his line though and block the angles, before clearing the ball to safety. For the rest of the quarter, both teams wrestled for control in midfield, the Aussies earning the first PC of the game in the eight-minute a mistrap from the injection putting paid to their chances to score.