Hockey World League Final: Australia retain title with victory over Argentina

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Australia scored a total of nine goals in three knockout matches

Australia retained their Hockey World League Final title with a 2-1 victory over Olympic champions Argentina.

Jeremy Hayward's penalty corner put Australia in front in the second quarter but Agustin Bugallo levelled less than a minute later.

However, Blake Glovers struck with three minutes remaining to secure the gold medal for Australia.

Hosts India won the bronze medal with a 2-1 victory over Germany, while England finished in eighth place.

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