Kenya humbled by Australia in women's hockey

It was Kenya's second straight loss in the games following another 16-0 mauling by reigning champions New Zealand on Friday.

by TONY MBALLA

Rift-valley30 July 2022 - 19:51

In Summary

•The defeat dimmed Kenya's hopes of a maiden Commonwealth quarterfinals appearance.

•Kaitlin Nobbs was the toast for the victors, netting a hattrick in the one-sided encounter.

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The national women’s hockey team, Blades, suffered a massive 8-0 defeat at the hands of 2018 silver medalists Australia on Saturday.

It was Kenya's second straight loss in the games following another 16-0 mauling by reigning champions New Zealand on Friday.

The defeat dimmed Kenya's hopes of a maiden Commonwealth quarterfinals appearance. They face Scotland in a dead rubber encounter on Monday.

Kaitlin Nobbs was the toast for the victors, netting a hattrick in the one-sided encounter.

Shanea Tonkin bagged a brace with Claire Colwill, Stephanie Kershaw and Grace Stewart scoring a goal apiece.