Champions Trophy hockey: Australia, Germany, Netherlands begin with wins

Defending champs Australia, Olympic champions Germany and the Netherlands won their Champions Trophy openers on Saturday

Defending champs Australia, Olympic champions Germany and the Netherlands won their Champions Trophy openers on Saturday. Australia beat South Korea 4-0, Germany edged out England 3-2 and the Dutch saw off Spain 3-2 to stake early claims for the December 6 final.

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