After an incredible two hours play of hockey between Netherlands and Australia, the defending champions Australia on Sunday turned out to be the winners of the Champions Trophy 2012, outclassing the Dutch 2-1 on golden goal.
With this win, Australia along with successfully defending the Championship also recorded their fifth consecutive victory in the Champions Trophy, a world record.
Aussie Kieran Govers fires the gold medal winning goal 4:38 minutes into extra time for yellow shirts, bringing an amazing end to the amazing match with an amazing goal. This is 13th Champions Trophy win for Australia.
The action packed match began with Dutch going all out, attacking every minute of the match, taking a 1-0 lead when Sander Baart netted the first goal on a penalty corner 17minutes to go in the half.
However, Australia pressing hard, changed the gears and dominated rest of the match, scoring their first goal in the first half and last during the extra time.
Earlier, Pakistan Hockey team beat India 3-2 in the third place play off and earned a bronze medal for the country after long eight hours.
Australia beat Holland to win Hockey Champions Trophy 2012
