World champions Australia crushed Pakistan 5-1 Monday to boost their chances of reaching the final in the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup in Malaysia, while that of Great Britain rose to the top of the table.
For Pakistan, and a heavy defeat – losing the second in consecutive days after pitched to Great Britain 3-2 on Sunday – saw them beat in the order of Australia, who are seven points having played a game less.
Great Britain went top of the table with an easy 3-1 win over New Zealand.
Pakistan, who have six points after four matches, suffered in the wet conditions and it was the Australians who took their chances, forcing errors from their opponents in the game fast-paced and open.
He said Australian coach Ric Charlesworth was a relief to win after his team struggled welcome in a draw against India, noting that his players were coming in better shape.
“I do not doubt that this performance was an improvement in the form of the previous day but we are still not there yet. Pakistanis did not play well but our attempts in the target was much better, and come to fruition,” he said.
Australia looks forward seriously from the beginning with Glenn Turner, Wilson and Jason Simon orchard test goalkeeper Imran Shah early in the first half.
Australia took the lead through a penalty kick in minute disputed grove with 23 and finally finding a way to post the Shah to give Australia a 1-0.
Pakistan drew level on 28 minutes when Sohail Abbas converted a penalty corner, but they were unable to find more momentum.
Allowed a weak defense of Pakistan and Jason Wilson to collect the ball at the top of the circle and send it crashing behind the Shah in 34 minutes to lead Australia 2-1 in the first half.
Australia continued to dominate in the second half, with the objectives of the grove, Ciriello Christopher Wilson handed over the full points for the Asian champions continued to make mistakes.
Pakistan had their chances, with two penalty corners provide a way back into the game, but lacked the ideas to convert opportunities into goals.
For Pakistan, and a heavy defeat – losing the second in consecutive days after pitched to Great Britain 3-2 on Sunday – saw them beat in the order of Australia, who are seven points having played a game less.
Great Britain went top of the table with an easy 3-1 win over New Zealand.
Pakistan, who have six points after four matches, suffered in the wet conditions and it was the Australians who took their chances, forcing errors from their opponents in the game fast-paced and open.
He said Australian coach Ric Charlesworth was a relief to win after his team struggled welcome in a draw against India, noting that his players were coming in better shape.
“I do not doubt that this performance was an improvement in the form of the previous day but we are still not there yet. Pakistanis did not play well but our attempts in the target was much better, and come to fruition,” he said.
Australia looks forward seriously from the beginning with Glenn Turner, Wilson and Jason Simon orchard test goalkeeper Imran Shah early in the first half.
Australia took the lead through a penalty kick in minute disputed grove with 23 and finally finding a way to post the Shah to give Australia a 1-0.
Pakistan drew level on 28 minutes when Sohail Abbas converted a penalty corner, but they were unable to find more momentum.
Allowed a weak defense of Pakistan and Jason Wilson to collect the ball at the top of the circle and send it crashing behind the Shah in 34 minutes to lead Australia 2-1 in the first half.
Australia continued to dominate in the second half, with the objectives of the grove, Ciriello Christopher Wilson handed over the full points for the Asian champions continued to make mistakes.
Pakistan had their chances, with two penalty corners provide a way back into the game, but lacked the ideas to convert opportunities into goals.
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