A fightback looked a distinct possibility as Pierce Waring gave the Australians a glimmer of hope when he brought it back to 3 - 1 after half time .
The Germans quickly quashed the resistance and saw out the game 4 - 1 .
A fightback looked a distinct possibility as Pierce Waring gave the Australians a glimmer of hope when he brought it back to 3 - 1 after half time , but the Germans quickly quashed the resistance and saw out the game 4 - 1 .