THE AUSTRALIAN Hockeyroos suffered a poor start to their Rio Olympics campaign with losses to rivals Great Britain and USA.
The side faced Great Britain first up with Armidale’s Georgie Morgan providing some spark in the match.
Her first attempt at goal was denied when it hit the top post but three minutes into the second half she nailed one from a penalty corner going in.
Morgan’s goal was the side’s only point in the 2-1 loss.
Their second pool match against the USA had the same result.
After some solid attacking raids early on in the match, Australia lost two players through penalties and the USA capitalised.
The losses leave the side in danger of missing out on the quarter-finals.
The side has three more games against India, Argentina and Japan in the pool matches, which they need to win to make the finals.
The match against India commences at 12AM, Thursday local time.
Ellen Dunger
Originally from the Blue Mountains, I spent my teenage years in the Riverina at boarding school before moving to Bathurst in 2012 to complete Bachelor of Sport Studies/ Bachelor of Communications (journalism) at Charles Sturt University. I started my career at The Blayney Chronicle in May 2015 and worked casually, one day a week at the Central Western Daily later on that year. I moved to Armidale in March 2016 to take on the role as the Northern Tablelands' sports journalist. Played a variety of sports in my lifetime including touch football, league tag, gymnastics, dance, cross country running and equestrian. Always happy to hear news and tips. www.facebook.com/ellendungerjournalist/
Originally from the Blue Mountains, I spent my teenage years in the Riverina at boarding school before moving to Bathurst in 2012 to complete Bachelor of Sport Studies/ Bachelor of Communications (journalism) at Charles Sturt University. I started my career at The Blayney Chronicle in May 2015 and worked casually, one day a week at the Central Western Daily later on that year. I moved to Armidale in March 2016 to take on the role as the Northern Tablelands' sports journalist. Played a variety of sports in my lifetime including touch football, league tag, gymnastics, dance, cross country running and equestrian. Always happy to hear news and tips. www.facebook.com/ellendungerjournalist/
