Australia's Jamie Dwyer scored a hat-trick as the Kookaburras thrashed Pakistan 6-1 to top Pool A in the FIH Champions Trophy played in Auckland on Tuesday. The Netherlands won Pool B thanks to a 3-3 draw with host nation New Zealand, who rallied from three goals down to tie the scores. The result saw the Black Sticks seal a place in Pool C, putting them in the Championship Pool ahead of Germany. They were joined in Pool C by Spain, who thumped Great Britain 8-1.
Santi Freixa and Roc Oliva scored a brace each as Spain defeated Great Britain 8-1 in their final match of Pool A. It was a magnificent display from the Spanish, who rallied from 1-0 down to score four times in either half to seal their place in Pool C. Great Britain will now play in for 5-8 in Pool D.
The early part of the game was heavily dominated by Great Britain, who did well to keep the Spanish strikers at bay. Great Britain opened the match scoring midway through the half when Barry Middleton was on hand to force home a penalty corner rebound from close range.
Spain immediately drew level when unmarked Edi Tubau received the ball in front of goal before calmly slotting past Great Britain keeper George Pinner.
Spain went on to add to their tally when Pau Quemada drilled home Spain's second before captain Santi Freixa produced a stunning shot which rattled into the goal off the left post.
Spain's fourth goal arrived five minutes before half time.
The Spanish forwards continued their dominance in the second half not letting the GB defence rest. A fifth goal soon arrived, and it was defender Juan Fernandez who slid in to convert in the 44th minute.
Freixa netted a sixth before Roc Oliva completed the scoring with a blistering penalty corner flick in the final minute, giving Spain a magnificent victory which secures their place in Pool C where they will compete for the 1-4 places.
Great Britain's Ken Forbes and Spain's Alex Casasayas vie for possession during their match on Tuesday
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