WA claim national hockey crown

WA claim national hockey crown

The Western Australia Diamonds defeated the Queensland Scorchers 3-1 in the
Australian Hockey League grand final in Adelaide on Saturday.
The win is WA's fourth title in six years, while for Queensland it was their fifth
successive loss in the AHL grand final.
With Queensland entering the match as slight favourites, things began according to
plan when captain Madonna Blyth scored at the 14 minute mark to set up an early
lead.
However WA remained in the contest, drawing level following a penalty corner
conversion by Lisa Eglington prior to halftime.
As the clock ran down in the second half, the match seemed destined to go to extra
time, however when WA were awarded a penalty corner, they made the most of their
opportunity and grabbed the lead for the first time in the match thanks to star
defender Kobie McGurk.
An impressive goal against the run of play to Ashleigh Nelson sealed the victory for
WA.



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