Germany win bronze with golden goal

August 27, 2004 23:53 IST

Germany won the bronze medal in the Olympic men's hockey tournament on Friday, beating Spain 4-3 with a golden goal.

The teams had drawn 3-3 at the end of full time and it was up to Bjoern Michel to deflect a cross high into the net in the second half of extra time to win a podium place.

Later on Friday, defending champions the Netherlands will play Australia for the gold medal.

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