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. (AP Images)

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

Australia demolished India in clinical fashion.

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

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

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

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

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

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