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Kookaburras aim to win first World Cup in 24 years!
The Kookaburras are right in the middle of their 2010 World Cup campaign in New Delhi, India.
The team arrived over a week ago and settled in well, playing two practice matches against Germany and Canada before their opening game against England on Sunday 28th February.
Despite having 65% of the possession, several more circle penetrations and shots on goal, the Kookaburras walked away from their opening match empty handed, going down to England 3-2.
Despite the result the Kookaburras remained focused, coming out during their next match against host nation India determined to get a win. In what was a unique experience for the team playing in front of over 19,000 passionate Indian fans, the team played extremely well, taking an early lead thanks to Kookaburras co-captain Liam De Young.
The Kookaburras took a 3-1 lead into half time and ended up securing a 5-2 victory.
They continued their good form last night when they set a World Cup record for the biggest winning margin after defeating South Africa 12-0.
Full of confidence, the Kookaburras will next take on Spain on Saturday 6 March. Don't forget, the match will be shown LIVE on Fox Sports from 10.00pm EST!
For full match reports make sure you visit www.hockey.org.au
MEN'S WORLD CUP SHOWN LIVE ON FOX SPORTS
All matches involving the Kookaburras will be shown LIVE on Fox Sports! 
Held in New Delhi, India, this is the first time that Australian hockey fans will be able to watch an entire World Cup tournament live, including both Australian and non Australian matches.
To view to TV schedule for the World Cup click HERE.
See details of how to subscribe to Fox Sports at: www.foxsports.com.au/subscribe
For fans who don't have Fox Sports, all matches can also be viewed on-line. Click HERE to find out further information.
HOCKEYROOS PREPARE FOR WORLD CUP QUALIFIER
The Hockeyroos are continuing their preparation for their World Cup Qualifier in late April having recently played New Zealand in a three test series in Perth.
In an impressive display, the Hockeyroos claimed the series 3-0, and are now playing Korea in a three test series also in Perth.
Having won the first test 5-3, they went down 1-0 in the second test, with the third and final test to be played in Friday 5th March.
Three players, Anna Flanagan, Holly Evans and Catriona Baily-Price, have made their Hockeyroo debuts during these series'.
The final step in the Hockeyroos planning for the World Cup Qualifier will come when they play Argentina in Townsville, Queensland from March 24-28.
Tickets for this Townsville series will sell out quickly so contact Townsville hockey for ticketing information.
Townsville Hockey
PH: (07) 47784810
Email: tsvhocke@bigpond.net.au
Click HERE for more information.
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