Kookaburras defeat Great Britain to claim back-to-back wins

Victorian Institute of Sport’s Aaron Kleinschmidt and Joshua Simmonds help the Kookaburras to a 2-0 victory over Great Britain, getting their FIH Pro League campaign back on track.

Cheered on by a strong crowd of more than 4600 fans at the Perth Hockey Stadium on Saturday, the win sees the Kookaburras move up the table to fourth, whilst ending Great Britain’s 100 per cent start to the league.

Kookaburras coach Colin Batch said: “The first weekend set us back a bit. To win here against GB, who’ve had two good wins was great.”

Local forward Trent Mitton, and youngster Jacob Anderson, both scored in the first half to set up the victory whilst Eddie Ockenden, who set up Mitton’s opener, was named Player of the Match.

Australia will now enjoy a week off before taking on Spain in Sydney on Saturday 2 March.

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