When almost anything was allowed in hockey…
In this funny, and dangerous action, the English defender (#14) decided to hit an aerial ball straight on an Australian opponent. The ref called a penalty corner but, back then, the rule was that as long as the ball would be under the opponent’s shoulders, it was no danger!
This is a clip from the final match of the 6th FIH World Cup (1986) where Australia defeated England by 2-1.
