Title-holders Argentina were able to defend their Gold medal. In a very close final they defeated host Australia 4:3 in a penalty stroke competition in front of their home crowd. The Netherlands won the Bronze Medal after a 5:2-victory over Germany. China smashed England 7:0 and the match for the 5th place to stay in the Champions Trophy.
Host Australia is relegated to the Champions Challenge although they turned second in Sydney’s Champions Trophy. The only chance the Hockeyroos had was to win the Champions Trophy because the Champions Trophy Winners are as well qualified as the Olympic Champion, the World Champion and the host. The other countries shall be in order of those finishing in second and subsequent places in the previous Olympic Games.
Host Australia is relegated to the Champions Challenge although they turned second in Sydney’s Champions Trophy. The only chance the Hockeyroos had was to win the Champions Trophy because the Champions Trophy Winners are as well qualified as the Olympic Champion, the World Champion and the host. The other countries shall be in order of those finishing in second and subsequent places in the previous Olympic Games.
Awards at the final ceremony:
Player of the tournament –
Madonna BLYTH (AUS)
Goalkeeper –
Belen SUCCI (ARG)
Top Scorer –
Maartje PAUMEN (NED) with 5 goals
Fair Play Trophy –
AUSTRALIA
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