India trails by 5-2 at 44th minute, as Australia punched a brace early in the second half, converting a penalty corner and then Glenn Turner unleashing a reverse shot.

Australia got a stroke in the 64th minute, but goalie Adrian D’Souza dived to his right and cleared it much to the delight of the full crowd, about 15 thousand

Australia scored three goals in the first half, while India’s Vikram Pillay replied in style in the dying moments of first half to keep the score 3-1 at half time. A couple of minutes before the half time, India got a stroke, but the Australians got it reversed using their Referal choice. India got a lone penalty corner which Sandeep Singh delayed before charger clearing.

Like India-Pakistan match,the stands are packed. Each Indian move bringing roars, while each Australian move resulting in dead silence. It is hockey at its best in Delhi’s Dhyan Chand Stadium.