Australia secured its second win of the World Championships with a clinical display against Argentina.
Argentina were on a high after beating the Great Britain team earlier in the day but they could not match the skill displayed by the Australian team. The Australians from the open face off reigned on the floor. They converted their first opportunity when Chris Brophy found open space in the Argentinean defense and he scored the leading goal. Argentina could not get into the game for long time and they allowed a second goal to Australia scored by Anthony Collins.
Play continued with Australia controlling the game in all facets. The continued pressure by the Australian team saw a third goal scored, this time by Dean Dunstan.
However, just before half time the Australian defence lapsed and Argentina pounced scoring a goal that was certainly against the run of play.
Score at half time was Australia 3 - Argentina 1
Australia's fourth goal was scored in the second half by Stephen Belic. It was deflected to the net by one of the Argentina players and was pounced on by Belic.
Australia's defense was the critical element that helped achieve its victory tonight. Argentina had opportunities but it was Australia's defense in their zone coupled with the dogged goalkeeping by Michael Smart that helped Australia win this crucial game.
Australia must now win its final pool game against Venezuela and hope that a couple of other results go their way in order to see if they progress to the quarter finals of the world championships or whether they have an easier semi final within the World Cup division.