Hockey: India, France to clash for Olympics place

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Hockey: India, France to clash for Olympics place

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The winners of India, France match will qualifying for the London Olympics.

25 February,2012 03:28 am

India struck twice in the last five minutes to post a thrilling 4-2 victory over gutsy Poland and move into the mens final of the Olympic qualifying tournament in New Delhi on Friday.The hosts will now clash with France, who drew 1-1 with Canada, with the winners of that match on Sunday qualifying for the London Olympics.India topped the six-team group with 15 points from five matches, followed by France (10), Poland (nine), Canada (seven), Italy (three) and Singapore (nil).South Africa, who topped the six-team group with 13 points, will meet India (10 points) in the womens final on Saturday, with the winners making it to the Olympics.