Australia rout Scotland, England pip New Zealand

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Melbourne, Mar 17 (UNI) Defending champion Australia and runners up England opened their campaign with contrasting victories over in the hockey competition of the Commonwealth Games here today.

Pre-tournament favourite Australia humbled Scotland 5-1 after leading 3-1 at half time, while England pipped New Zealand 4-3.

The winners led 2-1 at the breather.

Another medal contender South Africa trounced Trinidad and Tabago 6-1.

In a fast-paced encounter, Australia dominated the proceedings but could not convert all their chances into goal, otherwise the scoreline would have been different.

Scotland played well within their limits and were even able to reduce the margin.

For Australia, the goal scorers were Wells Mathew, Dean Butler, Luke Doerner, Travis Brooks and Brent Livermore (one each), while Niall Stott reduced the margin for Scotland.

In an exciting encounter, England downed New Zealand 4-3 to earn full points.

Simon Mantell, Barry Middleton, Richard Alexander and Mathew Daly scored for the winners, while Bevan Hayden, Shaw and Hopping Blair scored for the losers.

South Safrica made short work of Trindad and Tabago 6-1 after taking 5-0 lead at the lemon break.

John Paul, Wayne Madsen, Ian Symons, Leroy Philips, Justin Ross Reid and Lungile Tsolekile scored for South Africa while Dwain Chan Quan was the lone goal-getter for the losers.

In women section, Australia who had beaten defending champion India 4-2 yesterday, pounded Malaysia 8-0 tonight. New Zealand blanked Barbados 11-0 while South Africa beat Nigeria 4-1.

UNI HSB AY KP1902

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