Indian men’s and women’s hockey teams had a losing day today in the Australian Hockey League. First, V.Baskaran trained boys had been run over by Chris Criello led Victorians. Women on the other hand managed a good scoreboard though ended up on losing side against compact home side Western Australia (2-1)

India ‘A’ Men’s Hockey team started off their second round of 2017 Men’s Australian Hockey League with a 2-5 loss to Victoria in Pool C.

Goals from Chris Ciriello (18’, 34’, 49’), James Webster (1’) and Aaron Klienschmidt (32’) were enough for the Australians to register their first win of Pool C to take the three points.

Amit Rohidas (in the pic) converted two penalty corners for India.

Captain Preeti Dubey posted the lone Indian goal in the fag end of the match.

India ‘A’ Women will take on Northern Territory tomorrow at 13.30 IST while men will play Queensland in their next match on the same day.