Australia scored against South Africa in the dying minutes of the first half in their Samsung Women’s Hockey World Cup to take a demoralising 1-0 lead.
South Africa displayed determination after a nervy first 10 minutes, but a marginally partisan Australian commentary team conceded that “Though not the most skilful team on the park, SA is demonstrating much endeavour.”
Goalkeeper Caroline Jack, defender Tarryn Hoskins, captain Marsha Marescia and plucky Leslie-Ann George were the pick of South African first half enterprise, preventing Australia from capitalising from their 4 penalty corners.
In sublime Madrid weather, the South African girls will hope to up their 40% possession, and cause an upset in the second half to win over Australia, something that has escaped them in their 3 warm-up games against their southern hemisphere competitors.
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