Hockey World Cup: Defending Champions Australia Storm into Semis
With 12 points from four games, an unbeaten Australian side zoomed into the semis of the hockey World Cup in Hague, Netherlands.
- Press Trust of India
- Updated: June 09, 2014 12:25 PM IST
Defending champions Australia became the first team to ensure passage into the semifinals of the hockey World Cup with a 5-0 hammering of England here today, giving them a maximum 12 points from four matches in Group A.
Defending champions Australia are now in the semis of Hockey World Cup 2014
England, with seven points from four outings, are still in contention for the semifinals, but must win their last league fixture against Belgium, who are on nine points after a 5-2 victory over Spain.
India are in the fourth position with four points, followed by Spain on two and Malaysia on zero. Australia had five different players scoring a goal each against England.
Making entries on the scoresheet were Matt Ghodes, who opened the account in the first minute, Liam de Young, Jamie Dwyer, Kieran Govers and Aran Zalewski.
Belgium raced to a five-goal lead against Spain with goals being scored by Tanguy Cosyns (two), Alexandre de Saedeleer, Emmanuel Stockbroekx and John-John Dohmen. As the Belgians relaxed a bit, Spain managed to salvage some pride through two late goals from Eduard Tubau and captain Santi Frexia.