Hockey World Cup 2018: Australia vs England - 5 Talking Points

#4 Brilliance of goalkeepers Tyler Lovell and George Pinner

Pinner in action during the match

England's custodian, George Pinner was kept busy at all times from the 2nd quarter as the world champions found their rhythm. He made exceptional saves from two back-to-back penalty corners the Aussies got in the 20th minute of the match. The 31-year was also not afraid to come out of his line quickly to deny the Australians in the 28th minute.

Lovell made an extremely good save in the 29th minute when England had their first penalty corner. Mark Gleghorne fired in a powerful shot with a drag flick but Lovell made a spectacular save with his stick and just did enough to take the ball over the crossbar.

The English goalkeeper made a smart dive to the right to deny a goal from Australia's 3rd penalty corner in the 34th minute. He was called to action once more in the 41st minute as Jake Whetton came into a dangerous position but was dispossessed by Pinner. Any praise for both the goalkeepers would be less in the match. 2 of the 3 goals England conceded were just unstoppable from the goalkeeper's perspective.