Hope Munro
Australia has claimed gold in the Super Series nine-a-side international hockey tournament in Perth tonight.
The Hockeyroos recovered from a goal down to convincingly defeated India 4-1 in the final of the inaugural event to take out the crown.
The Hockeyroos dominated early, but it was India that opened the scoring against the trend of play through Soundarya Yendala in the ninth minute.
However, Australia struck back through Hope Munro and Kellie White in quick succession and led 2-1 at the break.
The home side broke the game open early in the second half with goals to Marnie Hudson and Ashleigh Nelson within 60 seconds.
Hockeyroos coach Adam Commens said he believed the new tournament was a success, with the new rules creating more exciting play.
“They were learning how to play this form of the game and certainly our last performance was our best which is what we like to see, the progression through the tournament and I’m really happy to get a result in the grand final and at 4-1 it was a good performance,” he said.
“I think its an exciting form of the game and we need to embrace it. I think that in the future we will see it become very popular with the crowds and that’s what we need to promote our sport,” said Commens.
Via Ninemsn.
