Japan defeated Chile 2-0 and entered the semi-finals

Ranchi:  In the FIH Hockey Olympic Qualifier, Japan defeated Chile 2-0 and reached the semi-finals.

In Pool A, Japan became the second team after Germany to enter the semi-finals.

The match was played against Japan and Chile on Tuesday.

Germany entered the semi-finals, defeated Czech Republic 10-0 in the last league match

Ranchi:  Germany entered the semi-finals in the FIH Hockey Olympic Qualifier.

Beat Czech Republic 10-0 in the last league match.

Germany team won 2 out of 3 matches.

The team did not lose even a single match.

While one…

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