'New Zealand came into this match hoping to reverse the 1-5 defeat at the hands of England in the pool match earlier in the Hero Hockey World League Final. In fact, at full time both teams were level pegging, but Colin Batch's men were cooler in the shoot out and emerged 7-6 winners.

The Black Sticks certainly started the sharper, winning four penalty corners in quick succession but George Pinner, in the England goal, made some sharp saves to keep the ball from the back of the net.

The England defence was breached finally by Marcus Child (12'), who fired a hard shot home from wide of the goal. New Zealand were unlucky not to double that scoreline when an unmarked Simon Child hit the side netting.

England bounced back through after Harry Martin (23') dived full-length to score from a cross from Mark Gleghorne.

The second half was saw a lot of end-to-end action, with both teams playing expansive hockey. Both teams rely on strong defence and quick counter attacks, making it a physical match between two sides.

It was England who took the lead when Gleghorne (49') fired home from the right-hand side of the circle. But New Zealand refused to give up and continued with their attacking style of play, stretching the England defence. The Black Sticks were rewarded with two goals in quick succession, firstly from Stephen Jenness (61') and then Hugo Inglis (62').

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