Hockeyroos seek polish after beating South Africa in Paris Olympics opener

07/28/2024 09:17 AM

• Australia overcome nerves to come from a goal down and win 2-1
• Water polo team make encouraging start but lose 9-5 to Spain

The Hockeyroos will seek to add polish to their defensive grit after avoiding a South African ambush in a 2-1 Olympic opening win. The world No 5 Australians were caught out early by the world No 18 side and could have easily trailed by more than 1-0 at quarter-time at a sun-drenched Stade Yves-du-Manoir.

But attacking midfielder Stephanie Kershaw's spark, a touch of fortune and then some final-quarter composure ensured they got their Paris tilt on track.