By Hockey NZIt was a frustrating day for the Black Sticks Women who were beaten 3-1 by Australia at the Hockey Champions Trophy in London. The Black Sticks responded immediately winning a penalty corner from the restart with McLaren firing a rocket into the top left of the net. BLACK STICKS 1: (Anita McLaren)AUSTRALIA 3: (Emily Smith, Jodie Kenny, Grace Stewart)Halftime: Australia 2-1- This story has been automatically published using a media release from Hockey NZ Tomorrow is a rest day at the Hockey Champions Trophy before the Black Sticks take on Great Britain at 7am on Wednesday (NZ time), with live coverage on SKY Sport 2. The Black Sticks were rattled by an early goal and struggled to convert attack into scoring chances, with Anita McLaren scoring her sides only goal from a penalty corner.

Source: New Zealand Herald June 19, 2016 19:21 UTC