Ashley Jackson scores for England as they open World Cup campaign with a 3-2 win over Australia
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Ashley Jackson was on target for England as they enjoyed a
famous victory over Australia in the opening game of the hockey
World Cup in New Delhi.
The tournament went ahead, despite security concerns in the
region, but there were 19,000 police officials around the stadium
and an air-force helicopted circled the stadium throughout the
match.
After the Kookaburras had opened the scoring the West Malling
star and former Tunbridge Wells player equalised against the
pre-tournament favourites with a rasping penalty corner flick after
25 minutes and the European champions eventually prevailed 3-2 with
James Tindall netting either side of half-time.
It was England's first win over Australia in 25 years and their
first in a World Cup since 1975, but Chatham-born Jackson - named
World Young player of the Year last year - said he thought
England could improve ahead of Tuesday's second pool game against
South Africa.
Monday, March 01 2010
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