Hockey World Cup 2018, Australia vs Ireland: 5 Talking Points

The World Cup has been unpredictable till now
The World Cup has been unpredictable till now

#4 Blake Govers opens the score for Australia

One of the best drag-flickers for Australia after Chris Ciriello called it quits, the youngster did not waste a single moment as he scored the opening goal for Australia
One of the best drag-flickers for Australia after Chris Ciriello called it quits, the youngster did not waste a single moment as he scored the opening goal for Australia

It was celebrations galore for the Kookaburras when their star player Blake Govers opened the account for Australia in the 11th minute of the game, earning a crucial lead for the Australian team.

One of the best drag-flickers for Australia after Chris Ciriello called it quits, the youngster did not waste a single moment as he scored the opening goal for Australia.

Even though the score was equalized within minutes, it inspired the Kookaburras to keep the momentum going.

Of all the players, it was only Govers, who clicked and performed to his usual capacity. As the World Cup progresses, so will the responsibilities on the shoulders of this young drag-flicker, who is expected to give Australia the ticket to direct quarterfinals.

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Edited by Alan John