Both nations triumphed in their last four matches to set up the clash in tomorrow’s final at the Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.

Argentina were wary of the threat posed by Malaysia, who had surprised India in the quarter-finals.

Lucas Vila eased any nerves for the Olympic champions by giving them a 13th minute lead, before Manuel Brunet added to the advantage in the second half.

Malaysia ensured a dramatic conclusion to the match when Mohammad Saari pulled them back into the contest.

They were unable to find a leveller though as Argentina sealed their place in the final.

Despite backing from their home crowd, England proved unable overcome The Netherlands in their semi-final.

Goals from Mirco Pruijser and Bjorn Kellerman were enough for the Dutch to secure a 2-0 victory.

The final and classification matches will take place tomorrow.

In the women's event, being staged in Brussels, The Netherlands moved to the top of the Pool A standings.

They secured their second victory of the competition in dominant fashion, thrashing South Korea 9-0.

Italy beat Scotland 2-1 in their third match of the event to move up to second in the standings.

Hosts Belgium bounced back from defeat in their opening match by beating Malaysia 9-0 in Pool B.

A brace from Brooke Neale saw New Zealand overcome Australia 2-0, with both teams having now recorded two wins.

Australia have played one match more than their rivals.

Action will continue tomorrow.