London Olympics - Field Hockey: Defending champ Germany stuns Australia, Dutch thrash Britain to reach Olympic hockey final

Defending champion Germany and the Netherlands executed stunning semifinal results to set up their first Olympic field hockey final on Thursday.

The Germans came from 2-1 down to run over world champion Australia 4-2 in the last 20 minutes, then the Dutch put on a show of ruthless artistry in humiliating host Britain 9-2.

Germany and the Netherlands have won four of the last five Olympics but Europe’s best teams have never met for the gold medal until now.

That showdown on Saturday will be six days after their pool match won 3-1 by the Netherlands.

The Dutch could achieve the first-ever Olympic double, as their defending champion women meet Argentina in Friday’s final.

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