The Hockeyroos have taken another step towards the women's World League finals by beating hosts Belgium 1-0 to remain undefeated at the semi-finals tournament.
Georgie Morgan's flick from a penalty corner in the 12th minute proved decisive on Thursday.
It was the 24-year-old's second goal in Brussels, with all of Australia's goals for the tournament coming from penalty corners after the previous day's 3-0 win over Malaysia.
Belgium, ranked 14 in the world, had their best chance to equalise in the final minute but their shot from a penalty corner went wide.
Australian coach Paul Gaudoin lauded his side's improvement having described their performance against Malaysia as below their best.
"But we still have to have a better understanding of the stage of the game and how to play in those situations," Gaudoin said.
"We'll do a fair bit of work on that in the next 48 hours."
Australia next play New Zealand, who sit a place behind in the world rankings in fifth, before the final group-stage match against Spain.
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