Hockey World Cup 2018, Bronze-medal match: 3 reasons why Australia demolished England

#2 Tom Craig puts on a masterclass in attacking hockey

Tom Craig

While all the spotlight was on Brand and Govers, Craig stole the limelight with a brilliant hat trick. Craig began proceedings in the 9th minute, capitalizing on a steal from Brand within the D and lifting it over the keeper to make it 2-0 for the Aussies.

Craig then scored his second goal with a tap in as Govers laid off the ball selflessly to him. He completed his hat trick in the 34th minute on a turn over as Dylan Wotherspoon stole the ball near the midline and passed it to Craig who again lifted the ball over the rushing Gibson to make it 5-0.

Apart from the goals as well, Gibson linked brilliantly with the forward line and proved to be a real menace for the English defence. Craig did not allow the English midfield time on the ball and the likes of Jack Waller and David Ames struggled to cope with him. Craig was rightly awarded the Man of the Match for his brilliant performance.