Indian Express: India vs Australia Hockey Champions Trophy final result delayed: Everything you need to know

By Express Web Desk

India lodged an official complain to the FIH tournament director against the second shot taken by Australia during the shoot out.

India played their first ever Champions Trophy final against Australia in London. After being goalless in regular time, India lost 1-3 in the shoot out but the the match took an ugly turn after the final shoot-out.
India lodged an official complain to the FIH tournament director against the second shot taken by Australia, saying the obstruction by India goalkeeper Sreejesh was after the hooter.

Australia’s player hit the ball into Sreejesh pads and it was not visible for a split second. Both players looked at the umpire who didn’t stop and said, “Nothing, nothing. It’s clear.”
Australia player played on and the hooter went off. But, both players kept playing and Sreejesh cleared the ball. Australia asked for a review and the TV umpire gave a decision that the shot had to be re-taken.
“I see an unintentional obstruction by India goalkeeper and the shot has to be re-taken,” third umpire said on air. Australia scored on the retake.

India coach, Roleant Oltmans was furious with the decision and decided to lodge a complain. Australia won the shoot out 3-1 but the official result was not declared by FIH.
After the match, there was no medal ceremony. The FIH took a lot of time on review the incident.