This article may contain graphic and/or adult content unsuitable for minors and sensitive readers.
The South Africa men's hockey team put together a near-faultless first half performance to beat China 5-2 in their key Olympic Qualifier Tournament match in Japan yesterday.
The result sets up a key game for SA tomorrow against log-leaders Japan.
The top two teams in the six-team league phase qualify for the final and Japan and SA both have full points after three matches, with just two to go.
The Japanese fans are already talking about a Japan/South Africa gold medal match on Sunday with the winners earning the prized last remaining ticket to the London Olympics 2012 men's hockey event.
