10/24/2011

Australia enjoys double victories, Pakistan beat India.

Perth, Oct 23: The home side Australia won both the men and the women finals of the International Super Series here on Sunday.
The tournament had new trial rules, that includes shortened 15-minute halves, 9 players a side and widened goals.
Australia beat New Zealand 5-3 to win the Men's final. The home side dominated from the start with a 3-1 lead in the first half.
Kiwis were back in the game with two early goals from Blair Hilton in the second half. However, the home side gain the lead in 25 minute when Liam De young converted the short corner to goal. Glen turner made it 5-3 in the last 2 minutes.
In the women's final Indian player Soundarya scored the opening goal despite Australia dominating from the start.
Australia struck back with two goals through Hope Munro and Kellie White in the first half. Early in the second half two quick goals through Marnie Mudso and Ashleigh Nelson sealed the title.
Pakistan triumph at rivals India to secure the 3rd position in the men's tournament. Rajpal Singh scored in the last 10 seconds with Muhammad Waqas sored the both goals at short corners in the first half. Pakistan win 4-1 over India with Fareed Ahmed and Waqas scoring in the second half.

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