Heartbreak for India as Oz advance to semis after goalless Hockey WC draw
Indian women’s Hockey World Cup campaign ended after Australia held them to a 0-0 draw and advanced to the semifinals on goals scored. Australia had two goals ruled out after reviews, while India missed key chances and penalty corners. Despite a strong second-half push and removing their goalkeeper late on, India could not find the winner and will now play for fifth place.
India's hopes of reaching the Hockey World Cup semifinals were dashed on Sunday after Australia secured a 0-0 draw in their final group match. Despite Australia taking an early lead, India fought back throughout the match, with Bichu Devi making several crucial saves to deny their opponents. Both teams struggled to break through defensively, but Australia's possession control proved decisive.
After the break, India intensified their attacking efforts but could not convert their chances. Australia sealed the result with their second penalty corner, leaving India to play for a fifth-place finish instead.
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