The New Zealand men's hockey team have outclassed Poland 8-3 to progress unbeaten into the quarter finals at the Champions Challenge in Malaysia.
With previous wins over Ireland (2-1) and Japan (6-1), the big win over Poland ensured the Black Sticks finished top of Pool A with three wins from three games.
New Zealand will face Malaysia, who finished last in Pool B, in the quarter-finals tomorrow evening (NZ time).
Striker Simon Child earned himself man of the match honours against Poland thanks to a hat-trick of goals.
The other quarter final matches are Ireland vs France, Korea vs Japan and Canada vs Poland.
The Champions Challenge doubles as a qualifier for the 2016 Champions Trophy with the winner earning an automatic berth, and is also important preparation for the Hockey World Cup which begins at the start of June.
