London 2012: GB women's hockey team lose 2-1 against Germany

Great Britain suffered a 2-1 defeat against Germany and missed out on the semi-finals of the London Cup, their final pre-Olympic tournament.

The visitors scored twice in quick succession, through Hannah Kruger and Janine Beermann, to leave Britain 2-0 behind at the break.

Hannah Macleod's goal with 11 minutes remaining gave the home side hope but they missed excellent late chances.

Britain will meet Ireland in the fifth-sixth play-off on Sunday.

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Great Britain, who won the recent Olympic test event by defeating Argentina in the final, had needed to win by two goals to make the last four.

Saturday's semi-finals see Australia take on Germany and the Netherlands face South Africa.