Germany beat Pakistan to win Hockey Champions Trophy

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Reuters: OIympic champions Germany proved too strong for underdogs Pakistan in hockey’s Champions Trophy final on Sunday. Germany hockey team captain Moritz Furste (2nd L) lifts the trophy as teammates cheer after defeating Pakistan during their Champions Trophy 2014 final match in Bhubaneswar   Goals from Christopher Wesley in the 18th minute and Florian Fuchs three minutes from time were enough to give Germany a superb 2-0 victory over Pakistan, with a sell-out crowd witnessed the Germans claim their 10th Champions Trophy Gold medal but their first since 2007. It is a great feeling as it is such a difficult tournament”, said Germany’s Martin Zwicker, who was named Hero Man of the Match in the Gold medal game. “We played very well and are very proud on our performance.” The Bronze medal contest between Australia and India ended in another medal for the World Cup winners, who overcame the host nation to take a 2-1 win. Eddie Ockenden silenced the crowd with a field goal in the 18th minute. India got back on level terms from a penalty corner on 42 minutes, Lalit Upadhyay eventually putting the ball in the back of the net. But Australia took the win when Matt Gohdes netted eight minutes from time.

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