The Black Sticks women have completed the two-test series against the United States with victories as they gave new players a chance to show their skills.
The first match at Lloyd Elsmore Park in Auckland had the home side coming out 1-0 winners in a closely contested game, The winning goal came in the fourth quarter to Taranaki's Holly Pearson.
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The side was captained by Hannah Gravenall and featured four debutants: Britt Wang, Julia Gluyas (goalkeeper), Mezzy Surridge, and Millie Calder.
The second clash between the nations ended 3-2 to New Zealand as Casey Crowley stepped up as captain for her first time, guiding the team alongside debutant Jaimee Eades.
After a slow start a tidy deflection just before half time by Paige Blake gave the home side the lead.
It was the second half that saw all the action take place as the United States responded with two goals before the Black Sticks struck back with a drag flick and second deflection by Blake and a goal by Anna Willocks in the final two minutes of the game.