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. 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
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