Australia have defended the Hockey World League title by claiming a 2-1 triumph over reigning Olympic champions Argentina, bringing the curtain down on ten pulsating days of world class hockey at the Kalinga Stadium. The match came to life in the second quarter when Jeremy Hayward slammed a low penalty corner effort into the net to give reigning world champions Australia the lead, but it was an advantage that lasted less than a minute.

Australian players celebrate with winning trophy after beating Argentina in the final match at the Men's Hockey World League Final 2017 at Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar on Sunday evening. Pic/PTI