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Steve Larkin

Govers strike gives Kookaburras a first-up win in Paris

A superb Blake Govers strike has propelled Australia's men's hockey team to a 1-0 victory against Argentina in their opening game at the Paris Olympics.

Govers' moment of magic from a penalty corner at Yves-du-Manoir Stadium on Saturday has given the Kookaburras an ideal start to their Olympic campaign.

The triple Olympian blasted a drag flick into the net after the Australians were awarded a penalty corner in the last second of the opening half.

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