Blake Govers, one of Australian hockey's great marksmen, has struck a landmark goal as the Kookaburras continued their perfect start to their 2026 World Cup campaign.
The insatiable 30-year-old serial scorer Govers, who averages more than a goal a game after more than 11 years in international hockey, converted the winning penalty stroke in Australia's 100th World Cup match, a hard-earned 1-0 win over Spain at Wavre's Belfius Hockey Arena on Tuesday.
After the 3-1 opening group victory over Ireland, it looked as if Australia might be denied in a tight, physical affair, dominated largely by defences.
