CWG men’s hockey: Aussies blank Scotland in their first tie
By IANSWednesday, October 6, 2010
NEW DELHI - World champions Australia took just 14 minutes to shake off the early morning blues and then proceed to dismantle Scotland 9-0 to open their campaign in the mens hockey competition of the Commonwealth Games on a strong note here Wednesday.
Playing the Scots for the first time, the Aussies overcame initial rustiness and got going with goals from Luke Doerner (3), Chris Ciriello (2), Rob Hammond, Trent Mitton, Simon Orchard and Des Abboott.
Of significance was that the Aussies converted four of the nine penalty corners they received, three of them by Doerner and the other by Ciriello. Scotland slid to their second defeat in as many matches.
Despite the fluent win, the Aussies were a touch wayward, especially early in the second-half.
Australian skipper Jamie Dwyer said It is tough of course to play at 8.30 in the morning, but it goes for every other team. There were some patches we didnt play well, but against India tomorrow (Thursday), we need to play well for the entire 70 minutes, he said.
