The Black Sticks women's hockey team have retained their winning run in the series with India after a 3-1 victory in Palmerston North tonight.
But yet again the young New Zealand side had to come from behind to claim the win after letting the visitors go 1-0 up. The eventual win was sealed with a late goal from local Manawatu player Michaela Curtis, who scored her first international goal in only her second match for her country.
Head coach Mark Hager said it was another scratchy start from the new-look team who were captained today by Wellington's Anita Punt.
"We simply weren't winning the one-on-one battles in that first half, and India looked like they brought a lot more energy to the match than us.
"It was pleasing to see us come through with the win but we really need to start better tomorrow and not give them a head start.''
