New Zealand took an early lead, with the first goal going to Sam Lane in the form of a penalty corner nine minutes into the match. That was to be the only goal for New Zealand, with Max Hendry kicking off Australia’s goal streak 20 minutes in with a field goal for the Burras.
Australia scored twice more in the first, with Blake Govers and Ryan Proctor both flicking in field goals within a minute to give Australia a 3-1 advantage going into the half-time break.
It was the motivation Australia needed, and they came back in the second half to score a further six goals to leave no doubt as to who was the better team on the pitch.
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READ NOWBurras coach Ben Bishop said the win was welcome to the team.
“It was very pleasing to have a big win. The first half was challenging but the second was really good for us,” he said.