WCM: Match No.26
Australia
2
VS
Pakistan
1
WCM: Match No.26
Australia Vs Pakistan
2010-03-08 15:37:19
Commentary
68`
Goal
Australia get a free hit just outside the circle. The ball was passed to the left side and from there in the circle to Abott, who got a fine deflection. His second of the match.
39`
Goal
Australia equalize. Desmond ABBOTT received the ball inside the circle and he split the two defender and then got the angular shot to perfection..
24`
Goal
Sohail Abbas gets it this time. Just around the right corner with great speed and the Pakistanis celebrate.
72`
Others
Matthew Butturini has been named MAN OF STEEL. Muhammad Irfan ended up on the losing side but still manages to win the MAN OF THE MATCH award.
71`
Others
Australia are now Group B toppers whereas Pakistan do not make any progress and will stay at the fifth position.
70`
Others
The thrilling contest comes to an end with Australia just edging past Pakistan with a 2-1 margin. Both teams played top class hockey and it was a close contest right till the end.
69`
Others
Chance again but Akbar saves it, the ball bounces again but he gets a touch.
68`
Green Card
Waseem AHMED will have to sit out in th dying moments of the game.
66`
Others
Abbasi got the ball from the baseline and he tried to whack it with all his might. The shot was way above the target.
65`
Others
Five minutes to go and both teams looking to break the deadlock.
63`
Others
Rehan Butt read the shot early and stopped the shot. Australia are not far behind and Butterini too blocked the counter-attack.
62`
Others
We enter the final 10 minutes of the game. The score at the moment is 1-1. Meanwhile, Abbasi appeals for a PC and has been awarded. Australia go for the referral and it has been confirmed that the ball hit the stick and no the foot. PC taken back and Pakistan will have to settle for a corner.
58`
Others
Like Australia, Pakistan are also having four players inside the D.
56`
Others
This has been a fast paced game. The crowd is building up for the next match in which India plays.
52`
Others
Luke DOERNER drags it but is just inches wide on the left side.
51`
Penalty Corner
Australia get their first PC of the second half. Pakistan discuss but don't go for the referrak.
49`
Others
Butterini gets the ball and hits it inside the circle but is straight to the defender.
46`
Others
Orchard gets a pass on the sidelines and he tries to hit it in. Abbas concedes a corner.
45`
Others
Pakistan miss again and Australia don't waste anytime and launch a counter attack.
44`
Penalty Corner
Pakistani earn a PC as Abbas' gets the ball to hit the defender's foot.
42`
Others
Free hit for Pakistan as Irfan was hauled up by Knowles.
41`
Others
Brilliant run by the Pakistani players as they pass and move forward but stopped at the last hurdle.
39`
Others
This time the Pakistanis miss it.
39`
Penalty Corner
Pakistan earn a PC. It is all happening here.
31`
Others
Australia attack immediately. They had four players in the circle. Dwyer got the ball and he passed on the turned but the angle was not perfect.
31`
Others
The second half begins.
30`
Others
The first half ends and Pakistan lead 1-0 against Australia. It is certainly a positive sign and they need to maintain the same level of play in the second half. It's not an easy job to contain the rampaging Aussies but they have managed to do it.
29`
Others
Knowles gets the ball near the baseline and looks for a PC but does not get it.
28`
Others
Australia covering lot of turf in order to keep possession.
27`
Others
Pakistan get a free hit on account of a stick check but they waste it.
26`
Others
A free hit outside the circle and seven Aussies are inside Pakistan's D. They want to level it before the first half ends.
25`
Others
Zeeshan Ashraf shows the way, blocks a rampaging forward and takes possession.
23`
Others
Australia look for an opening but Pakistani defenders have done so far have done a neat job.
23`
Others
Both teams substitute some of their players.
18`
Penalty Corner
Abbas' drag flick hits the cross bar and for the third time in the tournament. Another PC for the stick check.
17`
Penalty Corner
The pressure shows and Pakistan have earned a PC for a tackle. A big chance. They have converted 5 from 16.
16`
Others
Good pass this time from the forwards but the lack of pace allowed the Aussies to regroup. Pakistan earn Corner.
16`
Others
Akbar once again makes a good save. He was on the ground but got up in time.
15`
Others
Pakistani mids doing well but are not able to penetrate.
13`
Others
Irfan charges down and drags his stick to block the shot.
12`
Green Card
Rehan Butt has been shown the Green Card as he simply charged from behind with his stick.
12`
Others
Mark Knowles hits hard and Dwyer gets a deflection but the GK Akbar does a fine job to get his pad up.
12`
Penalty Corner
A simple penalty corner as the Pakistani player just falls over and lets the ball hit his leg.
11`
Others
Waseem made an excellent move but failed to lock it.
8`
Others
Asif Bajuwa, Pakistan's manager and a member of the World Cup winning team turns 41 today. He is wired up.
7`
Others
BUTTURINI charges with the ball, he loses possesion but makes a second attempt and enter the circle but just loses it.
3`
Others
A good pass to Dwyer on the right of the goal post but he was not able to spot the ball among the crowd of players.
1`
Others
Two teenagers playing in the match today.
1`
Others
The first half is underway.
0`
Others
The last encounter between the two came at the 2008 Olympics and saw Australia beat Pakistan 3-1.
0`
Others
Both teams on the turf for Nation Anthem.
0`
Others
Hello and welcome to our commentary section. The second match will be played between Australia and Pakistan. If Australia win, they will be the table toppers and if Pakistan win, they can jump to the fourth position.
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