KUALA LUMPUR: Britain staged a thrilling comeback to clinch their fourth Sultan of Johor Cup (SoJC) title, edging Australia 3-2 at the Taman Daya Stadium in Johor Baru today.
Britain, who also lifted the trophy in 2015, 2018, and 2019, found themselves two goals down in the first quarter, with Australia surging ahead through goals from Daykin Stanger (10th minute) and Dylan Downey (13th).
However, Britain, who have qualified for the 2025 Junior World Cup in India, quickly reduced the deficit when Kaden Draysey struck in the 14th minute.
Alex Chihota then drew them level in the 40th minute, and Rory Penrose netted the decisive goal off their fourth penalty corner in the 51st minute.
Australia had three penalty corners in the dying minutes, but Britain defended well.
In the third-place playoff, India edged New Zealand 3-2 in a penalty shootout following a 2-2 draw in regulation time.
Results
Final: Britain 3 Australia 2
Third placing:
India 2 New Zealand 2 (India win 3-2 on shootout)
Fifth placing: Japan 2 Malaysia 2 (Japan win 3-0 on shootout)