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FIH Pro League 2023/24: Indian Men’s Hockey Team Goes Down 2-3 Against Germany
Germany were quick to get off the blocks on an attacking mode and put India on the backfoot. The reigning world Champions earned a PC early in the first quarter. Gonzalo Peillat (2’) converted the penalty corner successfully to put Germany in the lead. India then started pressing deep inside Germany’s circle with Hardik Singh and Gurjant Singh, combining to put pressure on the opposition’s defense. However, it was Germany that doubled their lead as Christopher Ruhr (10’) found the back of the net. The first quarter ended with Germany leading India by 2-0.
India started the second quarter well, matching toe to toe in the early exchanges. India earned a penalty corner within the first four minutes of the quarter. Indian Captain Harmanpreet Singh (19’) found the back of the net to bring India back in the game. Despite repeated attacks and putting constant pressure on the German defenders, India were unable to cover the deficit going into half-time.
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