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Johor Bahru (Malaysia), Oct 18 (PTI) Indian junior men’s hockey team conceded a late goal and squandered as many as six penalty corners towards the fag end to lose 1-2 to Australia in a hard-fought final of the Sultan of Johor Cup tournament here Saturday.

Three-time champions India let in a 13th minute goal from Ian Grobbelaar before hitting back through Anmol Ekka (17th) in the second quarter to draw level.

The contest remained evenly poised until the final moments, before India allowed Grobbelaar to convert a penalty corner in the 59th minute to hand Australia their fourth title in the tournament.

India earned six consecutive penalty corners in the final minute but converted none, with Australia goalkeeper Magnus McCausland making some fine saves.

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