Hockey World Cup Odisha: Austarlia beats Ireland

Australia struggled to beat Ireland in their opening match of the Hockey World Cup 2018 at the Kalinga stadium in Bhubaneswar on Friday. Blake Govers and Timothy Brand scored a goal each to help Australia edge past Ireland 2-1 in a Pool B match. Right from the start Australia dominated the proceedings through regular attacks.

In the 11th minute, Govers put Australia ahead when he fired a drag flick past the goalie. But the joy was short-lived

as Shane O’ Donogue equalised in the 13th minute. Then Australia proceeded to play and win 2-1.