Australia lifts Hockey World Cup-2010

Australia climbed the top spot at the Hero Honda FIH World Cup with a 2-1 victory over two time defending champions Germany in an enthralling encounter at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium in New Delhi. Overcoming a history of several near misses, including two against Germany in the 2002 and 2006 World Cups, Australia match their expectations as title favorites. Australia took an early lead through Edward Ockenden in the sixth minute. Germany equalized eleven minutes into the second session on a penalty corner goal by Moritz Furste, but Luke Doerner’s penalty corner in the 59th minute settled in the issue in Australia’s favorite and was indeed a deserving victory for the Australian team.