Sunday, December 11, 2011

GB CONDEMNED TO SIXTH PLACE

A single goal from Germany's Thilo Stralkowski condemned Great Britain to sixth place in the Champions Trophy in Aukland today, which means that GB do not automatically qualify for next year's edition of the tournament.

The final between Australia and Spain was won by Australia. Although not an entirely surprising outcome, it took Australia all of 59 minutes to break down the defence of this revitalised Spanish side, who seem to have come on leaps and bounds since the European Championships in August. The only goal of the match came from a penalty corner conversion by Eddie Ockenden.

The Netherlands take the bronze medal after defeating New Zealand 5-3.

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