Govers hat-trick sees Great Britain fall to Australia

BySportsbeat

Published 22/05/2016 at 12:06 GMT

Great Britain defender Dan Fox has promised a reaction on Tuesday after a Blake Govers hat-trick handed Australia a 4-3 win in the second match of their three-game series in Western Australia.

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Following Saturday's 2-2 draw at Narrogin Hockey stadium, Australia fought back from a 2-0 deficit at the same venue on Sunday before Govers completed his treble at the death to break Great Britain hearts.

Ashley Jackson netted a field goal and penalty corner to give GB a 2-0 lead in the first quarter before the hosts hit back with two penalty corner flicks from Govers and one from Matthew Dawson.

A Sam Ward goal made it 3-3 just minutes into the fourth quarter but with time running out Govers nailed his third penalty corner to give Australia a win and a lead in the series.

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The final game will be played on Tuesday at Perth Hockey Stadium and Fox admits GB will need to show improvement if they are to level the series.

"They played pretty well today and we're a bit disappointed in our performance," said Fox.

"We were a little fortunate to go 2-0 ahead and then they scored a few. I thought we'd snuck a draw at the end but Blake Govers stepped up and won it for them.

"We need to be a bit better on the ball. We need to receive the ball under pressure better and not turn it over so cheaply that'll put them under pressure.

"Mikey Hoare and Dan Shingles look a bit sore but we have 48 hours to patch them up for Tuesday.

"We'll go back to Perth tonight to rest up. We'll be desperate to get the win and level the series."

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