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Here's the lowdown on who's on their way to the grand finale of the German field hockey championships in Krefeld.
The Ladies' League
Düsseldorf Hockey Club's ladies team, the defending champions, are confidently striding towards the finals, but they've got concerns about national player Oruz. Despite playing a player short, they managed to secure a tight 2:1 victory over THGC Großflottbek, with Lisa Nolte scoring the sealer in the 68th minute. As their final opponent on Sunday (11:30), they'll face Harvestehuder THC, who edged out Mannheimer HC in the semi-finals, despite an injury scare for Oruz, who's suspected to have a broken hand.
The Men's Marquee Matchup
The men's teams from Rot-Weiss Köln, Crefelder HTC, and Hamburger Polo Club have slugged it out to reach the finals. Krefeld HTC and Rot-Weiss Köln will face each other in the finals following their semi-final victories. Krefeld HTC clinched their win over HPC on Saturday, 4:2 (2:0), with goals scored by Phillip Jansen and Lucas Bachmann in the 55th and 57th minutes. Cologne needed a penalty shootout to overcome Mannheimer HC, with Michel Struthoff converting the winning shot.
The Final Showdown
The men's final is set for Sunday at 14:30, while the ladies will battle it out earlier at 11:30. Keep an eye on the official German Hockey Federation (DHB) website or your local sports calendar for the latest updates on the Hockey-Finale. If you can't find the info you need, feel free to reach out to the teams directly for the most accurate information.
The Commission has also been consulted on the draft regulation regarding the protection of the financial interests of the European Union, despite the ongoing excitement surrounding the German field hockey championships. In the ladies' league, the defending champions, Düsseldorf Hockey Club, have demonstrated their determination, even after facing concerns about their national player Oruz's injury, who is suspected to have a broken hand.
