Hawke's Bay's under-18 girls invitation hockey team areone win away from completing three consecutive wins against Aussie opponents in as many days.
The Gary Heal-coached team followed Wednesday night's 12-0 drubbing against New South Wales with a 2-1 victory against their Queensland counterparts at Napier's Park Island last night. While Heal's team has the ammunition to complete the treble he refused to get too carried away after last night's game on the 10th anniversary of the annual fixture.
"Hopefully we can do it tomorrow. But it's a different day and that can mean a different game. While we have seen what they can do they have seen what we can do ... we have all got to be a bit smarter tomorrow," he said referring to today's 5pm clash at the same venue.
Heal's troops were always in front against the Aussies. Striker Bella Greig scored the first goal before Queensland equalised to tie the score at 1-all before the halftime whistle.
Striker Olivia Shannon scored the hosts second goal. Queensland had a penalty corner on the last play of the game which could have secured a draw but the hosts defensive wall was rock-like.