India Advances to Hockey Semifinals : India's hockey team is gearing up for a high-stakes semifinal match against world champions Germany, following their dramatic win over Great Britain on August 4. Despite being reduced to 10 men due to Amit Rohidas' red card, India managed to hold Great Britain to a 1-1 draw. The match, marked by controversy, saw India playing with one less player for over 45 minutes. However, goalkeeper PR Sreejesh and the Indian defense stood firm, preventing Great Britain from taking the lead. In the penalty shootout, Sreejesh showcased his exceptional skills, leading India to a 4-2 victory as the Indian team successfully converted their chances.
Germany's Path to the Semifinals
India's next opponent, Germany, secured their spot in the semifinals by overcoming Argentina in their quarterfinal match. Gonzalo Peillat, a former Olympic gold medalist with Argentina, scored for Germany in a thrilling 3-2 victory. In other quarterfinals, Spain and the Netherlands emerged victorious, eliminating Tokyo finalists Belgium and Australia, respectively.
Head-to-Head: India vs Germany
India and Germany have clashed 18 times, with India leading the head-to-head 8-6, and 4 matches ending in draws. India has scored 41 goals against Germany’s 37. The most notable recent encounter was the bronze medal match at the Tokyo Olympics, where India secured a thrilling 5-4 victory, with Sreejesh making a crucial last-minute save from a penalty corner.
Also read : Paris Olympics 2024: Day 10 Schedule – Key Events and Indian Contenders In their last six meetings, India has won five times. The most recent match between the two teams occurred in the FIH Pro League, where Germany narrowly won 3-2.