India vs Australia Hockey Match 4 Highlights: Harmanpreet Singh gives India the lead but Aussies turn it around once more
India loses 1-3 to Australia in the fourth men's hockey Test, extending their losing streak in the series despite an early lead from Harmanpreet Singh.
"In the fourth match of the IND vs AUS Hockey Test Series, Team India, led by Harmanpreet Singh, faced another defeat at the hands of Australia. Despite taking an early lead, India couldn't maintain their momentum, eventually losing 1-3 to the strong Australian side in Perth on Friday. This loss marks India's fourth consecutive defeat in the series, with Australia now leading 4-0. India's journey in the series began on a rough note with consecutive losses of 1-5 and 2-4 against the Australian team. However, they showed significant improvement in the third Test, where they displayed a remarkable defensive performance. Despite this, they lost 1-2, handing over the series victory to Australia. In the fourth match, India once again took the lead with a brilliant goal from Harmanpreet in the first quarter.
However, Australia quickly turned the tables with a goal from Jeremy Hayward in the second quarter, followed by another goal from Jack Welch in the fourth quarter, securing their victory. One of the noticeable improvements in India's gameplay was their attempt to control the match by maintaining possession and utilizing aerial passes to bypass the midfield. This strategy showed a significant improvement from their previous matches, where they appeared sluggish and sloppy. Goalkeeper PR Sreejesh also displayed exceptional performance, but India ultimately paid the price for a lapse in concentration after taking the lead."
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