Sultan Azlan Shah Cup: Great Britain beat Australia 4-3 in final

Sultan Azlan Shah Cup: Great Britain beat Australia 4-3 in final

Great Britain beat reigning (राज) champions Australia 4-3 in Malaysia to win the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup - the first British winners since England in 1984. Alan Forsyth and David Goodfield put GB 2-0 ahead before Eddie Ockenden got one back for the Aussies, ranked number two in the world, before half-time. Ollie Willars scored his first GB goal, Joshua Pollard replied before Goodfield restored the two-goal lead at 4-2. Dylan Wotherspoon hit a late third but Britain held on for victory(विजय).

Head coach Bobby Crutchley said: "We are thrilled(रोमांचित), we put in consistent(सिलसिलेवार) performances throughout the tournament and today was a great team effort, we were rewarded for sticking to the game-plan."

England and Scotland take part in the Hockey World League in London from 15-25 June. The event serves as a qualifying tournament for the 2018 World Cup in India.

About Sultan Azlan Shah Cup

In Malaysia.Great Britain beat reigning (राज) champions Australia 4-3 .

The Sultan Azlan Shah Cup is an annual international men's field hockey tournament held in Malaysia. It began in 1983 as a biennial (द्विवाषिक) contest. The tournament became an annual event after 1998, following its growth and popularity.

Sport: Men's field hockey

Most recent champion(s): Australia (9th title)

Most titles: Australia (9 titles)

Number of teams: 7