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Germany secured the final spot in this year's Olympics men's tournament after overpowering Japan 4-0 yesterday. The world's top-ranked side won all six of their matches in the final Olympic qualifying tournament in Gifu, scoring 34 goals without...

Germany secured the final spot in this year's Olympics men's tournament after overpowering Japan 4-0 yesterday. The world's top-ranked side won all six of their matches in the final Olympic qualifying tournament in Gifu, scoring 34 goals without conceding one.

Germany, who won gold at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics, join hosts China, Britain, Pakistan, South Africa, Canada, the Netherlands, Spain, Belgium, Australia, New Zealand and South Korea in the 12-team Olympic tournament in August.

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