A primary world purpose from Shanea Tonkin has saved the Hockeyroos undefeated within the trans-Tasman sequence following a 1-1 draw with New Zealand within the penultimate fit in Auckland.
Key issues:
- Tonkin equalised after the Black Sticks had previous scored via Alia Jacques
- The Hockeyroos received the second one fit of the sequence 2-1 on Thursday
- The sequence concludes in Auckland on Sunday
Tonkin struck at the stroke of half-time after Alia Jacques passed the Black Sticks a sixth-minute lead.
The Hockeyroos drew 2-2 with the Black Sticks in Tuesday’s sequence opener sooner than recording a 2-1 victory in the second one fit on Thursday.
Hannah Cullum-Sanders despatched an early take-heed call to the Black Sticks with a practical run into the attacking circle however the 18-year-old may no longer get her shot on course.
With the Black Sticks gamers additionally pushing their claims for International Cup and Commonwealth Video games variety, the house aspect went forward after they picked aside the Hockeyroos defence to attain via Jacques.
The Hockeyroos received their first penalty nook of the fit 5 mins sooner than half-time, however Maddy Fitzpatrick’s drag flick was once stored by means of Black Sticks goalkeeper Grace O’Hanlon.
Steph Kershaw then discovered Mariah Williams with a move within the attacking circle simply sooner than the smash, with the striker hammering an impressive effort off the again foot. Tonkin produced a trendy deflection, giving O’Hanlon no likelihood.
Either side created first rate possibilities in the second one 1/2, with Karri Somerville proving forged within the Hockeyroos defence via some an important intercepts.
Goalkeeper Jocelyn Bartram was once required to stay her nerve to diffuse a threatening Black Sticks alternative when the house aspect had a two-on-one scenario within the circle, maintaining the Hockeyroos on degree phrases.
The Hockeyroos had been compelled to protect the Black Sticks’ first penalty nook within the closing play of the fit, which they did effectively to make it six attracts from the groups’ previous 11 conferences.
The general fit of the sequence might be performed in Auckland on Sunday.
AAP
