Melbourne: Keiran Govers scored five minutes into extra time to give Australia a 2-1 win over the Netherlands on Sunday, giving the Kookaburras' a fifth consecutive Champion Trophy men's field hockey title. Sander Baart gave the Dutch a 1-0 lead in the 18th minute before Russell Ford equalised for Australia in the 31st.
Australia overcame an inspiring performance from Dutch goalkeeper Jaap Stockmann, who made five superb second-half stops to deny Australia in regular time.
"It was pretty important for me," Australia veteran Jamie Dwyer said of winning the tournament after losing in the Olympic semifinals to eventual gold medalist Germany in August. I guess after London we had a few doubts going through our heads, both individually and as a team. To come out, and play like we did this week and not give the opposition many chances, and enjoy it as well, it's great."
Pakistan claimed the bronze medal with a 3-2 win over India, thanks to Muhammad Ateeq's drag flick with five minutes left. India, which scored first, missed a chance to claim only their second Champions Trophy medal and the first since 1982....
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01:00 PM, Dec 09, 2012
Melbourne: Australia stand between India and redemption as the two sides meet in the Champions Trophy semi-final here on Saturday in what promises to be a gruelling encounter. India are assured of a top-four finish for the first time in Champions Trophy since 2004, whereas a win will guarantee Sardar Singh and his boys a podium finish in the eight-team tournament - a dramatic turnaround after the last-place finish at...
05:27 PM, Dec 07, 2012
To watch India bowl against Cook and Compton on Thursday was to get a clear look into the future, and it is anything but rosy. ...
05:27 PM, Dec 06, 2012
New Delhi: A youthful Indian hockey team will have its first big Test post the London disaster when they play in the Champions Trophy next month. Coach Michael Nobbs wants his wards to see Olympic Champions Germany as their model and hopes they respond well to the changes in the style of play. Ahead of the the December 1-9 Champions Trophy in Australia, they get to compete in nine-a-side Lanco...
10:58 PM, Nov 20, 2012
New Delhi: The young Indian striker Yuvraj Walmiki has put the disappointment of missing the London Olympics behind him to storm back into the blue uniform for the Champions Trophy in Australia. In a team where seven of the experience legs have been shown the door, Walmiki comes back as a breath of fresh air to fulfil a promise he made before an unfortunate hamstring injury put him out of...
02:28 PM, Nov 09, 2012
Auckland: Australia will face Spain in Sunday's final of the Champions Trophy men's field hockey tournament in their bid to become the first team to win the elite eight-team tournament four consecutive times. World No. 1 Australia qualified for the final when they beat host New Zealand 2-1 in their last preliminary match on Saturday to remain unbeaten at the tournament. Spain beat the Netherlands 3-1 to earn the other...
02:25 PM, Dec 10, 2011
Auckland: Australia beat the Netherlands 4-2 on Thursday to reach the final of the Champions Trophy men's field hockey tournament, moving one step closer to becoming the first team to win four consecutive titles. Matt Gohdes scored two goals, and his cousin, Australian captain Jamie Dwyer, and Chris Ciriello each had a goal for Australia. Dwyer's goal was his seventh of the tournament and his 25th in Champions Trophy play....
01:31 PM, Dec 08, 2011
Auckland: Australia thrashed Pakistan 6-1 with captain Jamie Dwyer scoring a hat-trick while hosts New Zealand drew 3-3 with the Netherlands after a sensational day of action at the Owen G. Glenn FIH Champions Trophy hockey here. Spain, too, produced a stellar performance to defeat Great Britain 8-1 in their final Pool A encounter. It was a magnificent display from the Spanish, who came back from 0-1 down to score...
06:42 PM, Dec 06, 2011
Auckland: Pakistan's dream of a triumphant return to Champions Trophy hockey ended with a 4-2 loss to Spain today, as defending champions Australia brushed aside Britain 4-1. Spain's Pau Quemada scored two second-half goals to inflict Pakistan's second defeat in as many matches, knocking the Green Shirts out of medal contention at the last major tournament before the London Olympics. Pakistan, making their first Champions Trophy appearance since 2007, equalised...
10:28 AM, Dec 05, 2011
Auckland: Captain Jamie Dwyer scored twice as defending champions Australia rallied to beat Spain 3-2 in their opening match at the Champions Trophy field hockey tournament on Saturday. Australia, the top seed and an 11-time winner, came back from 2-1 down to beat Spain in their opening match in Pool A at the eight-team tournament. Dwyer's two goals lifted him among a group of six Australians who have scored at...
09:16 PM, Dec 03, 2011
