European powerhouse Germany stormed over Japan Saturday to advance into the final of men's table tennis team event of the Beijing Olympic Games.

European powerhouse Germany stormed over Japan Saturday to advance into the final of men's table tennis team event of the Beijing Olympic Games.[Xinhua]

The 210-minute clash turned to be a tit-for-tat confrontation with players in both sides fight to their maximum ability to lead the match.

The table tennis tournament, held in the 8,000-seat stadium in Peking University, is scheduled to last 11 days starting from Aug. 13. The men's team event final will be held Monday following the women's final on Sunday.