Coach Harendra Singh - Reliving the 5 most memorable matches

#4 India vs Australia (CWG Women - Semifinal)

The Indians went down fighting in the CWG semifinal

The Aussie press knew what was coming. Reports in the Australian media stated in no uncertain terms that the Hockeyroos were about to face their first major challenge in the semifinal clash against an Indian squad that looked to be improving with every match.

Coach Paul Gaudoin had his work cut out - to resurrect a great side which had been struggling of late - and achieve the same in front of a packed home crowd at Gold Coast.

The Indians began in style and made the Aussie defenders work hard, but lost their referral as early as the fifth minute - an unfortunate occurrence, which they continue to rue to this day.

The Indians did not allow the hosts to dominate proceedings with some dogged defending and swift counter-attacks - but were unable to find the elusive opening goal.

Half-time ended in a goalless deadlock and Emily Smith and co. came hard at their rivals with a barrage of attacks in the opening minutes of the third quarter.

In the 37th minute, Grace Stewart got one past Savita and the referee signaled a goal but the Indians were aghast.

The ball looked to be dangerous, but Harendra's team had lost the right to refer and had no choice but to shrug their shoulders and continue the battle.

Skipper Rani missed a sitter at the death after the Indians had taken Savita off, and Paul Gaudoin's Aussie camp heaved a sigh of relief.

The Indian girls had matched the Hockeyroos in every department - and remained undaunted by their more fancied opponents and screaming fans.

The match was lost but the Indian girls charmed the audience with a gritty show that will be etched in the memory of Indian hockey fans for a long time to come.