A primary worldwide objective from Shanea Tonkin has saved the Hockeyroos undefeated within the trans-Tasman collection following a 1-1 draw with New Zealand within the penultimate match in Auckland.
Key factors:
- Tonkin equalised after the Black Sticks had earlier scored via Alia Jacques
- The Hockeyroos gained the second match of the collection 2-1 on Thursday
- The collection concludes in Auckland on Sunday
Tonkin struck on the stroke of half-time after Alia Jacques handed the Black Sticks a sixth-minute lead.
The Hockeyroos drew 2-2 with the Black Sticks in Tuesday’s collection opener earlier than recording a 2-1 victory within the second match on Thursday.
Hannah Cullum-Sanders despatched an early warning signal to the Black Sticks with a purposeful run into the attacking circle however the 18-year-old couldn’t get her shot on the right track.
With the Black Sticks gamers additionally pushing their claims for World Cup and Commonwealth Video games choice, the house aspect went forward after they picked aside the Hockeyroos defence to attain via Jacques.
The Hockeyroos gained their first penalty nook of the match 5 minutes earlier than half-time, however Maddy Fitzpatrick’s drag flick was saved by Black Sticks goalkeeper Grace O’Hanlon.
Steph Kershaw then discovered Mariah Williams with a move within the attacking circle simply earlier than the break, with the striker hammering a robust effort off the again foot. Tonkin produced an aesthetic deflection, giving O’Hanlon no likelihood.
Each side created respectable possibilities within the second half, with Karri Somerville proving strong within the Hockeyroos defence via some essential intercepts.
Goalkeeper Jocelyn Bartram was required to maintain her nerve to diffuse a threatening Black Sticks alternative when the house aspect had a two-on-one scenario within the circle, preserving the Hockeyroos on stage phrases.
The Hockeyroos have been compelled to defend the Black Sticks’ first penalty nook within the final play of the match, which they did efficiently to make it six attracts from the groups’ previous 11 conferences.
The ultimate match of the collection might be performed in Auckland on Sunday.
AAP
