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When Spain played Belgium in the preliminary round of the men's hockey competition in the 2008 Olympics, the final score was 4 - 2.
What could the half time score have been?
Can you find all the possible half time scores?
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In the final of the men's hockey in the 2000 Olympics, the Netherlands played Korea. The final score was a draw; 3 - 3 and they had to take penalties.
Can you find all the possible half time scores for this match?
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