Black Sticks vs. India 1st Test 2009

1st Test, National Hockey Stadium, Wellington, 21 February 2009

Black Sticks vs. India, National Hockey Stadium, Wellington, 21 February 2009
The teams and match officials stand during the playing of the national anthems © 2009 Ross Collins

Black Sticks vs. India, National Hockey Stadium, Wellington, 21 February 2009
Jubilation in the New Zealand team following a goal by Phil Burrows in only the third minute © 2009 Ross Collins

Black Sticks vs. India, National Hockey Stadium, Wellington, 21 February 2009
Nick Wilson on the ball © 2009 Ross Collins
Black Sticks vs. India, National Hockey Stadium, Wellington, 21 February 2009
The Indian goalkeeper looks to thwart an attack by midfielder Bryce Collins © 2009 Ross Collins

Black Sticks vs. India, National Hockey Stadium, Wellington, 21 February 2009
Andy Hayward leads a New Zealand attack as Vikram Pilay move to block the cross © 2009 Ross Collins

Black Sticks vs. India, National Hockey Stadium, Wellington, 21 February 2009
Steve Edwards disputes possession with Vikram Pilay © 2009 Ross Collins

Black Sticks vs. India, National Hockey Stadium, Wellington, 21 February 2009
Lloyd Stephenson is closely followed by Vikram Pilay as he dribbles the ball © 2009 Ross Collins

Black Sticks vs. India, National Hockey Stadium, Wellington, 21 February 2009
Players leap to avoid an Indian free hit by Sandeep Singh thundering into the New Zealand circle © 2009 Ross Collins

Black Sticks vs. India, National Hockey Stadium, Wellington, 21 February 2009
An umpire is caught up in the action and New Zealand's Richard Petherick and goalkeeper Stephen Graham watch on as India's Sunil Sowmarpet Vitalacharya misses an open goal © 2009 Ross Collins

Black Sticks vs. India, National Hockey Stadium, Wellington, 21 February 2009
New Zealand's Shay Neal in pursuit of Sunil Sowmarpet Vitalacharya © 2009 Ross Collins

Black Sticks vs. India, National Hockey Stadium, Wellington, 21 February 2009
Gurbaj Singh and Dean Couzins dispute possession © 2009 Ross Collins

Black Sticks vs. India, National Hockey Stadium, Wellington, 21 February 2009
Keeper Stephen Graham advances to meet an Indian assault on the New Zealand goal as James Nation moves to provide cover © 2009 Ross Collins

Black Sticks vs. India, National Hockey Stadium, Wellington, 21 February 2009
Desperate defence in the New Zealand goal mouth © 2009 Ross Collins

Black Sticks vs. India, National Hockey Stadium, Wellington, 21 February 2009
Sardara Singh on the ball © 2009 Ross Collins

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