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 equalized 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. Source: TodaysZaman
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. Source: TodaysZaman
