Australia tops Pool B after 2-1 win over Pakistan (AP via Yahoo! Sports)

8 March 2010, 9:01 am

Desmond Abbott scored two goals to lead Australia past Pakistan by a score of 2-1 Monday and to top spot in Pool B of the men's field hockey World Cup. Australia, losing finalist in the last two World Cups in 2002 and 2006, topped the pool standings on goal difference after finishing level with England on 12 points from five matches.... Read More »

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