India go down fighting to Australia in Champions Trophy hockey final

India's quest for their maiden Champions Trophy hockey title remained unaccomplished as they lost 1-3 to defending champions Australia via penalty shoot-off in the summit clash of the 37th and final edition of the prestigious tournament.

Updated on: Jul 03, 2018 2:24 AM IST

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Sardar Singh vies for the ball with Aran Zalewski during India’s Champions Trophy final against Australia. (Frank Uijlenbroek)

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Hopes were high from PR Sreejesh-led Indian hockey team in the Champions Trophy final. (Frank Uijlenbroek)

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Blake Govers gave Australia the lead in the 24th minute. (Frank Uijlenbroek)

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India tried hard to restore parity. (Frank Uijlenbroek)

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Vivek Prasad equalised for India in the 42nd minute. (Frank Uijlenbroek)

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As the match entered the penalty shootout, PR Sreejesh thwarted Australia twice. (Hockey India)

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But for India, only Manpreet Singh scored as India lost 3-1 in the shootout. (Frank Uijlenbroek)