India were defeated 2-1 by Australia in the final of the three-nation Hockey Australia Men's Challenge in Perth on Sunday.

Earlier, in the third place play-off of the four-team competition at the Perth hockey stadium, Pakistan squandered a 1-0 lead against Australia 'A' to lose the tie 2-1 after Schubert scored his goals within two minutes late into the second half.

The Pakistani team, which was without veteran short-corner specialist Sohail Abbas and former captain Mohammad
Nadeem, finished the tournament winless.

All the four teams will be heading for Sydney on Monday to play the second leg of the series starting on Wednesday.

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What do you think about the story? Read what others have to say: Number of User Comments: 6 Sub: india indians had put up a great performance and deserve kudos for putting a great fight against australia in the final.they can do better in the ... Posted by santosh Sub: Deja vu ... Well Australia beating India in finals has become a sort of things. Atleast this wasnt the world cup ... but still ... Posted by RB Sub: Hard Luck Hard Luck India for losing the final. Nevermind we played really well in this tournament with wins against Pakistan and Australia A. I hope luck ... Posted by Rahul Tenglikar Sub: good work mates It is wonderful display to beat pakis and bounce back after the earlier defeat against assuies. MANY MANY CONGRATULATIONS. Posted by srikanth Sub: Never mind This was a good show, hope the team will play better Posted by John Thomas