BEIJING // Australia defeated the Netherlands 6-2 to win the bronze medal in men's field hockey. Eddie Ockenden scored two goals in the first six minutes of today's match. The Australians extended their edge to 3-0 with a goal by Des Abbott three minutes later. Taeke Taekema scored in the 12th minute, then Teun de Nooijer scored in the 27th as the Dutch cut Australia's lead to 3-2. Eli Mathison scored a minute after de Nooijer's goal to make it 4-2 at halftime. In the second half, Robert Hammond scored in the 42nd minute to make it 5-2, and Luke Doerner closed the scoring in the 62nd minute.
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