Day three of the Hockey Australia Country Championships tossed up a number of intriguing results, headlined by the shock loss of the table-topping men’s outfit.
Victoria suffered its first loss of the tournament ― 2-1 at the hands of Queensland ― on Monday night in a result that has blown open the men’s draw.
New South Wales breezed past South Australia 6-0, before it managed to edge out Queensland on Tuesday afternoon 3-1 at Shepparton’s hockey centre.
The win over Queensland elevates NSW to the top of the standings ahead of Wednesday’s schedule of matches.
In the women’s side of the fixture, Victoria dropped its second match of the campaign on Monday evening with a 5-1 defeat to Queensland.
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Looking ahead: South Australia's Ryan Muirhead. Photo by Rechelle ZammitImage 2 of 4
In the zone: NSW's William Orth. Photo by Rechelle ZammitImage 3 of 4
Ready and waiting: NSW's Zane Drennan. Photo by Rechelle ZammitImage 4 of 4
Watching on: NSW's Tim Hardy. Photo by Rechelle ZammitQueensland and NSW occupied the top two places in the group ahead of their contest on Tuesday.
News photographer Rechelle Zammit attended the day three clash between NSW and SA and captured some of the action.
Day five schedule
Women’s
QLD v ADF (10am)
WA v SA (1.30pm)
VIC v NSW (5pm)
Men’s
QLD v ADF (11.45am)
WA v SA (3.15pm)
VIC v NSW (6.45pm)