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2009: Indo-Aussie AYOF Final, as Diwakar scores 4

2009: Indo-Aussie AYOF Final, as Diwakar scores 4

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It is India Australia final at Sydney on Sunday

Indians kept up their record of not losing a match at Sydney, with stunner of a draw in their third and last match today (Saturday)

Diwakar Ram scored four goals against Malaysia, which helped struggling India to emerge unscathed. Malaysia was at one point of time leading India 5-3, but two late goals by Diwakar Ram ensured an exciting draw for India.

Now the stage is set for the hosts, who last to India in the opener 1-2, to lock horns again against India for the final honours.

Though in terms of goal scoring prowess India looks formidable, it remains to be seen how the Indians would be coping up with the home crowd and ever-improving Aussies.

There is also a pressure of sort on coach AK Bansal. Though his boys have been doing extremely well, they are yet to win a tournament outside India since he took over the junior reins early last year.

Having demolished Great Britain (1-6) and scoring five goals against Malaysia, which deprived of them any victory so far, India proved its strength is scoring. But a close look reveals the skills of Diwakar Ram is over-exposed.

Diwakar must have been under the scanner of Australia coach, and if he can still come out with flying colours, nothing can stop India from standing atop the victory dais on Sunday.

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