Sultan of Johor Cup 2025 Highlights: India lose 1-2 to Australia — Updates, action

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Australia are the Sultan of Johor Cup 2025 champions! India had never lost to Australia in the tournament's final.

India's Anmol Ekka (17') was the lone scorer for his side, while a brace from Australia's Ian Grobbelaar (13', 59') proved decisive, guiding Australia to a 2–1 victory. 

In a nail-biting finish, India earned six back-to-back penalty corners in the dying two minutes. The men in blue threw everything they had at the Australian goal. But Australia’s defence refused to crack, standing tall under immense pressure and denying every single attempt. India lose 1-2. 

With just 2 minutes left on the clock, India earns a crucial penalty corner, a golden opportunity to level the match. The tension is sky-high as every second counts. It’s do-or-die for the Indian team.

India takes a referral, turns in their favour for 11th PC. The Australian skipper gets a yellow card.

Relentless pressure from Australia finally pays off! After earning three back-to-back penalty corners, they break through India's resistance late in the third quarter. Ian Grobbelaar, the standout performer tonight, scores his second goal of the match in the 59th minute to put Australia back in front.

Score: India 1-2 Australia

The excitement is building as the clock is ticking. Just 2 minutes remaining and Australia scoops another PC.  

Australia denies India any chance to move ahead and instead responds with a PC. 

If both teams fail to score in the final quarter the match will end up in a shootout!