The Hockeyroos have qualified for the 2018 World Cup and finished in fifth place at the World League semi-final in Brussels today after defeating Italy 3-1.
They had to come from behind to do it though.
Italy struck first in the fifth versus sixth playoff when Federica Carta flicked the ball into the back of the net in the opening quarter.
Not long into the second quarter Australia found the equaliser when Kathryn Slattery tapping straight into goal after work down the pitch from Jordyn Holzberger.
A penalty corner opportunity for the Hockeyroos with seven minutes to go in the third went just wide and the score remained at 1-1.
Two more penalty corner opportunities followed up, however Italy's defence were well prepared and blocked all attempts.
Australia edged into the lead for the first time when Georgie Morgan scored from a penalty corner to make it 2-1.
Finally the Hockeyroos sealed it when Madi Ratcliffe came through and scored on a deflection.
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