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Australia edges into Hockey World Cup semis as India held to goalless draw
✍️ Times of India
🗓 24 Aug 2026, 04:39 AM
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India's women's team were eliminated from the Hockey World Cup after a 0-0 stalemate with Australia, who progressed to the semifinals on goal difference.
Australia secured a place in the Hockey World Cup semifinals after a tightly contested match against India ended without a goal. Two potential Australian goals were ruled out following video reviews, leaving the scoreline at 0-0.
India pressed hard in the second half, creating several chances and earning multiple penalty corners, but failed to convert any into a decisive strike. In a tactical move, the Indian side even removed their goalkeeper late in the game to add an extra attacker, yet the deadlock persisted.
With the draw, Australia advanced on the basis of having scored more goals in the tournament, while India’s campaign concluded. The Indian team will now compete in the classification match for fifth place.
India pressed hard in the second half, creating several chances and earning multiple penalty corners, but failed to convert any into a decisive strike. In a tactical move, the Indian side even removed their goalkeeper late in the game to add an extra attacker, yet the deadlock persisted.
With the draw, Australia advanced on the basis of having scored more goals in the tournament, while India’s campaign concluded. The Indian team will now compete in the classification match for fifth place.