In control: Australia's Rohan Byrne plays a pass.
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Megan Fisher
The inaugural Shepparton Nations Cup is under way, with Australia putting in a dominant performance in its first match against Pakistan.
Australia was in control of the match from start to finish as it defeated Pakistan 11-1, Cody Sellwood and Rowan Byrne doing the damage in front of goal as they both scored braces.
Up and about: Pakistan celebrates a goal against Australia.
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Megan Fisher
Fifty fifty: Pakistan’s Altif Sayed.
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Megan Fisher
Eye’s peeled: Australia’s Josh Everingham looks for a teammate.
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Megan Fisher
Back off: Australia’s Dylan Cirillo wrestles with Pakistan’s Ahmed Ghezlbush.
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That’s my ball: Pakistan’s Altif Sayed plays keep-away.
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Megan Fisher
Eye on the ball: Pakistan’s Naimat Noori plays a pass.
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Megan Fisher
Use your voice: Pakistan’s Karamat Haidari calls for the ball.
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Megan Fisher
Ready, aim, fire: Pakistan’s Naimat Noori looks to score.
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Megan Fisher
Watch your touch: Pakistan’s Mohammad Zia Juma attempts to control the ball.
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Pressure’s on: Pakistan’s Naimah Noori looks to tackle.
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Heads up: Australia’s Josh Reid heads the ball.
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Scan the field: Pakistan’s Ahmed Ghezlbush looks to throw the ball back into play.
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Pakistan’s lone goal scorer was Abid Ali.
The tournament consists of 10 teams which are divided into two groups. Each side plays four games in a bid to qualify for the knockout stage.
Round four of the Shepparton Nations Cup action begins on Thursday evening for Group B, with Italy taking on Albania at 6pm before Nepal plays Congo at 8pm.
Not your ball: Australia’s Rocco Papalia lunges in.
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Megan Fisher
On Friday, Group A will take to the field with Australia playing Afghanistan at 6pm before Middle East versus Türkiye at 8pm. All group stage matches are played at McEwen Reserve.
News photographer Megan Fisher was on the sidelines for the match between Australia and Pakistan at Shepparton Sports City.
