A win away from a title hat-trick, a young German side will be looking for another clinical display in the Hockey World Cup Saturday to get past the well-drilled Australians whose lone triumph came 24 years ago.

Beginning with a shock 1-4 defeat to England, pre-tournament favourites Australia have won five matches on the trot to reach the final and hope to be third time lucky against Germany, the 2002 and 2006 winners.