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Champions Trophy hockey: Australia storm into final

World No.1 Australia entered the final of the Champions Trophy hockey tournament in Auckland on Thursday, scoring a fine 4-2 win over the Netherlands in Pool C.

The Kookaburras, who have won the past three Champions Trophy tournaments, were in ruthless form and their goal-scoring machines Chris Ciriello, Matt Gohdes (2) and his cousin Jamie Dwyer proved too hot for the Dutch.

Spain edge out hosts New Zealand

A noisy crowd turned out to watch host nation New Zealand's Pool C clash with Spain, but things didn't go their way as their side was handed a 3-2 defeat by the Europeans.

The Black Sticks led their opponents twice, thanks to goals from Andrew Hayward and Blair Hilton, but were pegged back by strikes from Ramon Alegre and Edi Tubau before Ramon's brother David Alegre hit a brilliant winner.

After the victory, Spain is in brilliant position to book a final berth, with only The Netherlands test ahead on Saturday.

Rasool sizzles in Pakistan's huge win over Korea

A 6-2 victory over Korea kept Pakistan's hopes of a fifth place finish alive. They have three points in Group D.

Shafqat Rasool inspired his side with a brilliant display of skill and valour, scoring one goal and setting up two others as the Asian champions registered their first victory in the tournament.

Late Montag goal dashes Great Britain's hopes

Great Britain's misfortune in the tournament continued, as Germany snatched a narrow win over them.

Jan-Marco Montag gave Germany a 2-1 victory though a penalty-corner. The win also brought Germany on top of Pool D.

With the teams locked 1-1, Montag sent a brilliant penalty-corner flick to break British hearts.

Great Britain were still hurting from Tuesday's shattering 8-1 defeat against Spain.