India went down 4-0 to Australia to get a silver medal in men's hockey at the Commonwealth Games.

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India went down 4-0 to Australia to get a silver medal in men's hockey at the Commonwealth Games. (AP Images)

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Australia ensured their 100 percent men's hockey record at the Commonwealth Games continued as they thrashed India 4-0 to claim a fifth successive gold medal in Glasgow on Sunday.

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Chris Ciriello struck twice in the first-half from penalty corners to give the Aussies a commanding lead at the break.

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Ciriello then completed his hat-trick from another penalty corner early in the second period and Eddie Ockenden rounded off the scoring for the world champions from close range 20 minutes from time.

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The fight seemed to have gone out of India as they had no answer to the Australian attacks on goal.

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The defence was weak and the Aussies exploited it to the full.

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The Indians struggled to keep the ball and when they did, could not do much.

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Australia demolished India in clinical fashion.

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Goals were created as a result of teamwork, which lacked in the Indian camp.

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India's goalie was put to the test as the Aussies never let up.

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It was a one-sided affair and never lived up to being a contest.

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It brought back memories of Australia's 8-0 win over India in the final of the 2010 edition.

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The Indians had to satisfy themselves with silver as they finished fifth in the standings.

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The Aussies once again demonstrated why they are the best in the business.

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CWG: India Settle For Silver in Men's Hockey

India went down 4-0 to Australia to get a silver medal in men's hockey at the Commonwealth Games.