Jette fleschutz

FIH Hockey Olympic Qualifiers: World No.5 Germany, the top favourite here, lived up to their billing as they defeated the United States 2-0 in the final of the Women's FIH Hockey Olympic Qualifiers here on Friday to clinch their Olympic berth by finishing first here.

Germany, along with the United States, had assured their tickets to the Paris Olympic Games after making it to the final.

On Friday, the Germans scored a comfortable victory over the United States. Germany took the lead early when Jette Fleschutz scored a field goal in the third minute. Seasoned defender Sonja Zimmermann then converted a penalty corner in the 20th minute to double the lead, which proved sufficient as they defended well.