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India Lose 2-0 To Germany In First Match Of Bilateral Hockey Series
Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium: The Indian men’s hockey team went down 2-0 to reigning World Champion and Olympic silver medallists Germany in the first match of the Bilateral Hockey Series 2024 at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium here on Wednesday. Henrik Mertgens (4’) and Lukas Windfeder (30’) found the back of the net for Germany. Notably, Rajinder Singh made his debut for the Indian Men’s Hockey Team in this match.
Germany made the first foray into India’s circle early in the game and Henrik Mertgens pounced on a stray ball in the shooting circle to beat Krishan Pathak and score the first goal of the game for Germany. With India struggling to find a foothold in the game Germany looked to double their lead and pegged India back into their own half.
Halfway through the quarter, India began moving the ball around with pace to bypass the German high press and went on to earn a penalty corner but Varun Kumar failed to equalise. However, Germany wrestled back control of the ball and ended the quarter 1-0 in their favour.
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