New Zealand beat Argentina 1-0 to win Sultan Azlan Shah Cup hockey
tournament at Ipoh, Malaysia on 3 June 2012. Andy Hayward scored the
only goal for New Zeland in the summit clash, which prevented Argentina,
the 2008 winner, to reclaim the trophy.
In a clash for the third spot and bronze medal, India defeated Great
Britain 3-1. From Indian side Shivendra Singh, Sandeep Singh and Tushar
Khandekar scored goals at 42nd minute, 52nd minute and 69th minute
respectively. Ashley Jackson struck the only goal for the Great Britain
at 35th minute of the game. Earlier the Great Britain had outshined the
Indian squad in their round robin league encounter.
In another clash for the fifth position the South Korean team
defeated hosts Malaysia 3-2 to earn the fifth position. Pakistan for the
first time in the history of the tournament ended with the 7th
position, bottom most the in the table.
Awards
While
the Fairplay Trophy was given to Great Britain, Sardar Singh of India
was awarded with the trophy of the Best Player of Tournament. Kyle
Pontifex of New Zealand was chosen the Best Goalkeeper for the
tournament. Kyle Pontifex of New Zealand was awarded with the Man of the
Final trophy. Ashley Jackson of Great Britain emerged the top scorer of
the tournament
Final Table
1 New Zealand
2 Argentina
3 India
4 Great Britain
5 South Korea
6 Malaysia
7 Pakistan
