WCM: Match No.2 28 Feb::
Australia
2
VS
England
3
WCM: Match No.2 28 Feb::
Australia v England
2010-02-28 14:09:44
Commentary
71`
Others
44' goal for England was scored by James TINDALL
70`
Others
Last minute on and England attack and no one to trap the pass.
That is all
This is the first and the biggest upset of the World Cup. Aussies, the favourites, have lost to England by 2-3. Charlesworth and Dwyer's team have quite a bit of thinking to do now.
We will take a quick break and come with the biggest match of the day: Ind v Pak, in just a bit.
69`
Others
Dying minutes of the game.
66`
Goal
Variation, drag flick,saved by the goalkeeper, rebound and then right in by Dwyer
68`
Others
Substitution on. Both teams getting in fresh legs on the field.
67`
Others
Here's another attack and a penalty corner for Aus. England have asked for a video referral.
Decision has come and it's not in favour of Aus. England get a free hit.
65`
Penalty Corner
Aus get another one.
64`
Others
Australia in the attacking mode. The game moving at a very fast pace.
63`
Penalty Corner
Adam DIXON's foul gives another one to Aus. For Aus, it's raining PCs.
Unbelieveable, Aus fail to stop the ball. Chance missed.
62`
Others
Aussies fail to convert. Play on in the mid-field now.
61`
Penalty Corner
While defending the PC, England conceed another one.
60`
Penalty Corner
Ben Hawes gets a green card and Aussies have another PC.
59`
Others
Brilliant PC execution by Aus but yet again fail to convert.
59`
Penalty Corner
It's a PC and Aus can't ask for any referrals anymore.
58`
Others
Australia earn a PC because of a intentional doul by England. Aussies are demanding a stroke. They haven't gone for a TV umpire referral.
56`
Others
England are continously on the attack and are attempting hard to earn a PC.
55`
Green Card
Simon ORCHARD gets a green card.
55`
Others
Another attack by England. Aus lucky to defend this time.
54`
Others
Attacks and counter attacks galore
52`
Others
They fail to convert
51`
Penalty Corner
Meanwhile, Aussies have asked for a video umpire referral. They claim that there is a England carried foul. Match stalled as we wait for the replay and decision.
and that is a penalty corner in favour of Aus.
50`
Others
Jackson gets a brilliant pass clearing the whole of Aussie defense but stick rises above the shoulder, which is a foul.
49`
Others
Jackson takes a slap shot from the middle of the pitch but no English takers for it.
44`
Goal
During the interruption, England scored a goal.
45`
Others
Interruption during the commentary
42`
Penalty Corner
Dwyer leads an attack for Aussies. Danger still looms on England.
England finally conceed a PC
41`
Others
England attack right from the top of the D, very well foiled by Aussies defenders.
40`
Others
Aussies attack again. Stick check foul from England, earns them a free hit. Ball cleared by Eng. They retain the ball.
38`
Others
Aus attacks but foiled by Eng
36`
Others
play resumes
35`
Others
Half time hooter sets in and look at that score! England leads 2-1. 6th ranked England will go in for the break with their shoulders high against the favourites 2nd ranked Aussies.
34`
Goal
Push taken, dummy drag flick, a push to the left and James TINDALL with his low shot catches the Aus gk George BAZELEY on the wrong foot. Right in.
33`
Penalty Corner
A deliberate kick from Aus player Luke DOERNER near the striking circle. They gift a PC to England.
31`
Others
Australia is attacking by the minute and Eng is putting in all their players in defenders, almost.
30`
Others
Counter attack from England and Aus gk George BAZELEY makes a brilliant save
29`
Penalty Corner
England give away another PC but Aussies fail to capitalize.
27`
Others
Lot of power and internet interruptions in the Media Gallery but s2h is bang on target with live commentary.
26`
Goal
Dynamite right in by Ashley JACKSON
25`
Penalty Corner
Attack by England and Aus conceed a PC
23`
Goal
Dwyer puts in at the right spot.
22`
Penalty Stroke
Brilliant move by Aus. There is stick check foul and Aus earn a Stroke.
22`
Others
Luke DOERNER's drag flick goes over the goal post. Scores still at 0-0.
21`
Penalty Corner
Australian attack in the D. They earn a corner and finally they find a foot of English defender. Poor defense from England.
18`
Others
Eng defends well
17`
Green Card
Alastair WILSON gets a GREEN card.
17`
Penalty Corner
3rd PC for Aus
14`
Others
England is defending the attacks of Aus very well.
Turner takes a another swing, misses again.
12`
Others
Aus attacks from the right flank. Glenn TURNER takes a wild swing but misses the target.
11`
Others
Matthew BUTTURINI of Aus gets a green card and will sit out for 2m.
9`
Others
Wild attack by England. Goalkeeper comes to the top of the D. No goals scored.
8`
Others
Drag flicker Ashley JACKSON misses the target. Ball goes out of the goalpost.
7`
Penalty Corner
Rising ball by Kiel BROWN of Aus and England sets up their first PC.
6`
Others
Awesome save by Eng.
6`
Penalty Corner
England conceeds another PC.
3`
Penalty Corner
England conceeds a PC.
1`
Others
The anthems are played. Australia go into the match as the favourites. Australia won the WC last time in 1986 beating England 2-1. Ric Charlesworth who is the coach for Aus was the member of that team. England plays with White shirt and Red shorts whereas Aus plays with Green shorts and Gold tshirts.
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