Australia is a step closer for qualification for the women's BDO FIH World Cup after defeating Malaysia 9-0 at the BDO World Cup Qualifier in Santiago, Chile.
The second easy victory (Australia defeated Chile in earlier action) brings the Hockeyroos on top of the leader board. Captain Madonna Blyth and Ashleigh Nelson both scored three times.
The key match for Australia will be on Friday when the team of coach Frank Murray will meet Scotland. The Scottish team surprised by winning its opening match of the tournament against Ireland (2-0).
Action in Santiago continues on Friday. The final matches are scheduled for Saturday 1 and Sunday 2 May. Only the winner of this five teams single round robin event will qualify to the BDO FIH World Cup, to be played early September 2010 in Rosario, Argentina.
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