Burras finish fourth in junior world cup

Australia’s under 21 men’s hockey team, the Burras, have finished fourth at the junior world cup after going down 3-0 to Germany in the bronze medal decider in India.

Seven NSWIS players – Tom Craig, Sam Liles, Ryan Proctor, Lachlan Sharp, Kurt Lovett, Ash Thomas and Rio Olympian Blake Govers were in the Australian squad.

Despite the Burras having a glut of possession to start the game, the Germans led 1-0 at halftime and went on with the job in the second stanza.

In the 51st minute of play, the Germans came through and scored a second field goal before sealing victory in the 60th minute.

With seven minutes of play remaining, the Burras went to all out attack, taking off their goalkeeper to have the advantage of an extra field player on the pitch but unfortunately the risky move failed to net them a goal.

India later defeated Belgium 2 – 1 to take out the Junior World Cup on home soil.

Pic/Story: Hockey Australia