Saturday, 20 January 2018: Australia's women's hockey team have taken a series lead against Spain after sealing a 3-2 victory in the fourth Test in Perth.

The Hockeyroos claimed the first win of their Test Series against Spain with a 3-2 triumph at Perth Hockey Stadium.

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The first two encounters finished 1-1 but Australia edged Spain on Saturday, with Karri McMahon netting the winner from a penalty stroke on 36 minutes.

Earlier, Australia took the lead twice, only for Spain to respond in an exciting second quarter where four goals were scored.

Jordyn Holzberger scored from a penalty corner from Madi Ratcliffe's pass in the 17th minute before the visitors levelled through Lola Riera from a drag flick a minute later.

Jodie Kenny converted a 20th-minute penalty stroke but Spain equalised again four minutes later when Berta Bonastre scored from close range after Jocelyn Bartram couldn't stop Georgina Oliva's effort.

The result gives the Hockeyroos the series lead with one match to play at Warwick Hockey Centre on Sunday night.