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Australia win Olympic hockey gold

Published August 28, 2004
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ATHENS, Aug 27: Australia won the Olympic men's hockey tournament for the first time in history on Friday, beating the Netherlands 2-1 with a golden goal.

Australia had previously won three silvers and three bronzes but the gold had remained elusive until young striker Jamie Dwyer fired in a penalty corner in extra time.

The Netherlands, the defending champions, scored first with a stunning run from Ronald Brouwer. -Reuters

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