Hockey: Champions through

Reigning champions the Netherlands and South Korea advanced to the final of the Olympic men's hockey with contrasting semi-final…

Reigning champions the Netherlands and South Korea advanced to the final of the Olympic men's hockey with contrasting semi-final wins.

The Koreans had a 1-0 win over three-time champions Pakistan. The Dutch rode their luck for the second time in three days to edge out hosts Australia 5-4 on penalty strokes after a goalless 70 minutes.

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