Australia beats New Zealand for second time to secure 9th place

Australia’s national team has succeeded in battle of ninth place, beating Team New Zealand for the second time in two days. The Aussies won 8-6, while the Kiwis couldn’t find a way back to tie the game.

Australia entered the game better with Mark Schvettpelz’s strike, who scored in the first minute of the game. Four minutes, later the same player doubled Australia’s lead. The Kiwis were able to tie the game at 2 before the end of the first half with goals by Clyde Jackson and Andy Green.