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FIH Men's Pro League Highlights: India fall short in shootout after 2-2 draw against Australia - Updates, Results, Scores, Blog
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Craig Fulton's men are still in search of their maiden win this season.
FIH Pro League Highlights: India let their 2-goal lead slip to draw with Australia in Hobart. Amit Rohidas (15’) and Jugraj Singh (43’) scored for India, but Joel Rintala’s two goals (47’ & 56’) leveled the game for Australia.
The match entered Penalty Shootouts and Australia won 5-4 after India's Aditya Lalage missed the fifth and final attempt.
Australia gain two points while India earned their first point from this outing.
As it happened:
Live Updates
- 22 Feb 2026 1:07 PM IST
Some good defence and tackle by India as Australia begin the second half with more attacking intent.
- 22 Feb 2026 12:56 PM IST
Half Time: India 1-0 Australia
India have turned out as a more disciplined side, showing greater attacking intent and crisper passing. A major imprevement from its previous outings at the FIH Pro League.
The second quarter saw 5 circle penetrations from India as against 6 from Australia.
India will need to increase their margin and keep this momentum.
- 22 Feb 2026 12:50 PM IST
Q2: Goal for Australia denied
Australia's Geddes Cambell nets the equaliser from right baseline. But India takes a video referral and the decision is reversed! India continues to lead
- 22 Feb 2026 12:37 PM IST
Q2: Another PC for Australia
Another equaliser opportunity for Australia. But the ball goes high. Another danger averted! India leads 1-0.
- 22 Feb 2026 12:35 PM IST
Q2: PC for Australia
Australia started strong in the second quarter and are awarded their first PC. But India averts danger
- 22 Feb 2026 12:29 PM IST
Q1: That's a PC for India and a GOALLL! India 1-0 Australia
Just 43 seconds remaining in the first quarter, Indian forwards continued to press and they won their first PC of the match.
Anddddd its a goal for India. Amit Rohidas makes no mistake. India 1-0 Australia.
- 22 Feb 2026 12:23 PM IST
Q1: That's some action in Hobart
Australians have upped their attack once again but India comes really coles to scoring. They go with consecutive attacks in Australia's D. But scoreboard remains unchanged.
- 22 Feb 2026 12:18 PM IST
Q1: 10 mins to go
Hardik launches an attack but is surrounded by five Australians. He plays it to the right, and the momentum fades.
- 22 Feb 2026 12:14 PM IST
Q1: India start with the ball
Australia are pressing early on. There's pace and some serious effort. India again on the defence!
