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So Australia are coming off a win going into this, having put four goals on South Africa last night, whereas Scotland have already played two games, for a win over South Africa and a loss to Canada.
The backup from playing games in consecutive days for these teams will probably be the deciding factor later on in the tournament, but for now the Kookaburras will only have a slight advantage, only having played one game to this point.
This Scotland side has potential both in attack and in defence, having scored four against 15th-ranked South Africa, keeping both of their opponents quiet so far, conceding only one goal over 120 minutes of Hockey.
The attack-based Kookas may be shut down against them, as were their friends the Hockeyroos last night, with Ghana looking to drown them out.
Recent results point to circle-crowding, so don’t be surprised to see the Scots in defensive mode.
Look for an interesting game, the Kookaburras need a win to stay in the hunt for finals, bearing in mind the tough pool they have, which includes New Zealand and Canada.
Already it’s obvious that if Scotland are to break Australia’s 28-match winning streak at the Games, a lot will have to go right for them, and plenty will have to go wrong for the Aussies.
Prediction
Considering I nailed last night’s prediction, I’m probably getting this wrong, but Kookaburras 4-1.
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Tom English
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Full Time 0' - SIREN. Wow Australia come away with a 6-1 win, but that's the first quarter that Aus haven't scored in. Four goals in the first, one in the second, one in the third, and of course, none in the fourth. That's it from me; goodnight! Kookaburras: 6 Scotland: 1
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Yellow Card 2' - Strong play by Trent Mitten. Great 50m run, and this is hard to look away from. Kookaburras: 6 Scotland: 1
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Green Card 8' - Green to Tom Craig for obstruction. Kookaburras: 6 Scotland: 1
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15' - Good pass from Whetton to Beale, finding space... Kookaburras: 6 Scotland: 1
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15' - Back underway, Final Quarter! Kookaburras: 6 Scotland: 1
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3-Quarter Time 0' - So there is the 3rd period, Australia only with one goal that quarter, to Kleinschmidt. Kookaburras: 6 Scotland: 1
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Goal 2' - Q3 Long pass finds Aaron Kleinschmidt in the D. He just bangs it in Kookaburras: 6 Scotland: 1
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5' - Q3 Numbers for Australia, pass goes wide of the target. Kookaburras: 5 Scotland: 1
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Yellow Card 7' - Q3 Gavin Byers has been given a Yellow. That's 10 in the bin, and will hurt the Scots. Kookaburras: 5 Scotland: 1
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Green Card 10' - Q3 Mark Knowles briefly leaves the field with a green card. Two minute break/respite. Kookaburras: 5 Scotland: 1
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Half Time 15' - Q3 Third underway. I'm dying to see who will score first. Will Australia assert their dominance further, or will Scotland make something of a comeback? Kookaburras: 5 Scotland: 1
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Half Time 0' - Well there's the break, Australia didn't score that quarter which is interesting but well done to the Scots. Kookaburras: 5 Scotland: 1
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3' - Great ball control from Aus, they have it right in the D- ohhh the keeper was down on his laurels, making a save and Aus can't capitalise. Kookaburras: 5 Scotland: 1
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4' - Q2 The shot is knocked away, and here comes another one, but deflected again by the Aussie goalkeeper! Kookaburras: 5 Scotland: 1
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4' - Q2 So the Scots have a penalty corner, after an Aussie foot. Kookaburras: 5 Scotland: 1
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Goal 7' - SCOTLAND! About time, and they pinch one! Kookaburras: 5 Scotland: 1
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9' - Scots finally with some possession; both teams pretty happy to attack and defend. Kookaburras: 5 Scotland: 0
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Goal 11' - Ogilville! Straight through the pads of the keeper, Alexander Thomas. Kookaburras: 5 Scotland: 0
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Half Time 15' - Quarter time comes and goes, Aus lead Scotland 4-0 Kookaburras: 4 Scotland: 0
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There's quarter time; the goals pour at the start and end of it. Now the 2nd is already underway, such is the nature of this sport.