India vs Germany Highlights, Men’s Hockey Semi-final, Olympics 2024: India Go Down Fighting vs Germany, To Face Spain For Olympics Hockey Bronze

India vs Germany Highlights, Men’s Hockey, Paris Olympics 2024© AFP

India vs Germany Men’s Hockey Semi-Final Olympics 2024 Highlights:  Heartbreak for India as Harmanpreet Singh and Co lose 2-3 against Germany in the men’s hockey semi-final match at the Paris Olympics 2024. Skipper Harmanpreet Singh (7th) and Sukhjeet Singh (36th) scored for India, while Gonzalo Peillat (18th), Christopher Ruhr (27th) and Marco Miltkau (54th) were the scorers for Germany. India will now face Spain in the Olympics bronze medal match. (Medal Tally)

Here are the Highlights of Paris Olympics 2024, Men’s Hockey semi-final match between India and Germany:

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August07202400:39 (IST)

India vs Germany Hockey LIVE: That’s all folks

That’s all for today. Join us tomorrow for more action from Paris Olympics 2024. Weightlifter Mirabai Chanu will be in action for India but Vinesh Phogat will compete in the 50kg wrestling gold medal match.

August07202400:28 (IST)

India vs Germany Hockey LIVE: Heartbreak for India

Both PR Sreejesh and Harmanpreet Singh pointed out the sectors where India could not beat Germany but they will have to bounce back now with Spain waiting in the bronze medal clash.

August07202400:21 (IST)

India vs Germany Hockey LIVE: Bronze medal match

India will now take on Spain in the bronze medal match, while Germany will be up against Netherlands in the final.

August07202400:15 (IST)

India vs Germany Hockey LIVE: Match recap

Skipper Harmanpreet Singh (7th) and Sukhjeet Singh (36th) scored for India, while Gonzalo Peillat (18th), Christopher Ruhr (27th) and Marco Miltkau (54th) were the scorers for Germany.

August07202400:11 (IST)

India vs Germany Hockey LIVE: India defeated

Full time and India have lost the game 2-3. A valiant fight from Harmanpreet Singh and Co but Germany proved to be too powerful. Bronze medal match against Spain will be India’s final chance to add a hockey medal to their tally.

August07202400:08 (IST)

India vs Germany Hockey LIVE: Is it all over?

Shamsher Singh was placed perfectly to deflect the pass into the goal but it is wide! Is it all over for India?

August07202400:06 (IST)

India vs Germany Hockey LIVE: No keeper in this PC

Germany have a penalty corner and India does not have a keeper!

August07202400:04 (IST)

India vs Germany Hockey LIVE: Less than 3 minutes to go

Less than 3 minutes to go and it is now or never for India. They will need to launch attacks on the German goal right now and Sreejesh is coming off. All outfield players for India.

August07202400:02 (IST)

India vs Germany Hockey LIVE: Germany make it 3-2

Marco Miltkau scores and a brilliant goal from open play to make it 3-2 for Germany. A perfect attacking play ended in Miltkau putting the ball inside the net. Huge setback for India!

August06202423:56 (IST)

India vs Germany Hockey LIVE: Sreejesh on fire

Lukas Windfeder with the latest penalty corner and PR Sreejesh once again with the save. Great Britain players can attest on the fact how much Sreejesh can change a game with the saves and German players are also learning the same right now.

August06202423:54 (IST)

India vs Germany Hockey LIVE: 10 minutes to go

10 minutes to go in the match and once again, it is Sreejesh who denied Germany from taking the lead. Niklas Wellen with a powerful shot but directly into Sreejesh’s pads. 

August06202423:50 (IST)

India vs Germany Hockey LIVE: Sreejesh you beauty!

PR Sreejesh with an absolutely brilliant save and another goal line save from the Indian defender keeps them in the game. Huge moment in the match!

August06202423:46 (IST)

India vs Germany Hockey LIVE: Final quarter

Final quarter begins and India will have to start well. A spot in the gold medal match on the line and game on!

August06202423:44 (IST)

India vs Germany Hockey LIVE: Third quarter ends

That is the end of the third quarter and the final 15 minutes will be massive for both sides. The score is 2-2 and the next goal can end up deciding who moves on to fight for gold and who will have to settle for the bronze medal match.

August06202423:39 (IST)

India vs Germany Hockey LIVE: Big major flaw

The other major flow in India’s gameplan in the Paris Olympics 2024 has been their resources when it comes to drag flickers. Harmanpreet is the only option for them right now and that makes it easy for opponents to block his path during penalty corners. That is something India will have to work on.

August06202423:36 (IST)

India vs Germany Hockey LIVE: Advantage India

India seem to have found a second wind after the goal and Abhishek had a good chance to hand them the lead. However, he was not able to trap the final pass but the attack will surely boost the morale right now.

August06202423:34 (IST)

India vs Germany Hockey LIVE: Sukhjeet scores

India have equalised and it is game on! The press was completely focused on Harmanpreet and Sukhjeet had the perfect opportunity to just guide it into the goal. The comeback is complete! India are back in the game and this is a battle for the spot in the final.

August06202423:31 (IST)

India vs Germany Hockey LIVE: Another PC saved

India’s third penalty corner of the quarter but almost the same result once again. A powerful shot from Harmanpreet cleared by a defender. Peillat once again with the defence.

August06202423:28 (IST)

India vs Germany Hockey LIVE: Two more chances wasted

Back to back penalty corners for India but still no success. Both times, it was saved by the defenders or the goalkeeper. They will have to try creating something from open play.

August06202423:25 (IST)

India vs Germany Hockey LIVE: PC For India

Penalty corner for India. Can Harmanpreet do it?

August06202423:24 (IST)

India vs Germany Hockey LIVE: Action resumes

It is time for the third quarter. India are high on confidence from the win over Great Britain and they will have to use that in this match against Germany.

August06202423:19 (IST)

India vs Germany Hockey LIVE: Is Rohidas’ absence hurting India?

India have looked vulnerable when it comes to defending penalty corners and one of the reasons for that can be the absence of Amit Rohidas. His suspension has been a bit problem for India till now and they will have to find a proper alternative soon.

August06202423:15 (IST)

India vs Germany Hockey LIVE: Half-time

It is half-time in the men’s hockey semifinal and Indian fans will not be happy. India took the lead in the first quarter but Germany have fought back brilliantly. 

August06202423:13 (IST)

India vs Germany Hockey LIVE: Germany take lead

Christopher Ruehr scores from the penalty stroke and India trail 1-2. India took the lead but Germany have reclaimed the game now. This is not looking good!

August06202423:09 (IST)

India vs Germany Hockey LIVE: Penalty stroke for Germany.

Jarmanpreet Singh on the second post pulled off a good save but time for a video referral. Will it be a penalty stroke? Yes. Bad news for India.

August06202423:08 (IST)

India vs Germany Hockey LIVE: End to end stuff

This match has really opened up after Germany’s equaliser and both teams are now trying hard to grab the lead ahead of the half time. Germany had a good chance that was saved by the defenders and seconds later, India were on the other side but nothing came off that attack.

August06202423:04 (IST)

India vs Germany Hockey LIVE: Massive miss

Lalit Upadhyay with the best chance of the second quarter for India but he fails to convert the opportunity. Just the goalkeeper between him and the goal but his shot went above the goal as disappointment was clear on the fans’ faces.

August06202423:03 (IST)

India vs Germany Hockey LIVE: Injury concern

A clash between two players and looks like Sumit got a bit injured. However, nothing serious and India starts once again with a free hit.

August06202423:00 (IST)

India vs Germany Hockey LIVE: Abhishek miss

What a miss! Abhishek found himself in the perfect position with the goal in front of him. However, he miscued the shot slightly as he flew wide of the goal. Big chance squandered.

August06202422:59 (IST)

India vs Germany Hockey LIVE: Germany equalise

Gonzalo Peillat scores from the penalty shootout and this is not good at all! Germany received their first penalty corner and Sreejesh had no chance of saving the powerful shot. Peillat vs Harmanpreet in this game till now and the score is 1-1.

August06202422:54 (IST)

India vs Germany Hockey LIVE: 2nd quarter begins

The second quarter begins and Germany had the first chance. Hinrichs found himself in a good position but he could not trap the ball properly to take a shot at the Indian goal.

August06202422:52 (IST)

India vs Germany Hockey LIVE: End of first quarter

That is the end of the first quarter. India lead 1-0 and they will be proud of the fact that Germany hardly had any circle entry in the match till now. India will have to defend properly now and hope for a goal from open play.

August06202422:50 (IST)

India vs Germany Hockey LIVE: Harmanpreet goal

The first goal once again came from a penalty corner and who else but skipper Harmanpreet Singh. His shot got deflected off the stick of a German rusher and the goalkeeper had absolutely no chance of saving it. 

August06202422:46 (IST)

India vs Germany Hockey LIVE: India all the way

It has been Team India all the way till now. More than five penalty corners for them in this quarter till now with one getting converted by Harmanpreet Singh. This is looking really good!

August06202422:44 (IST)

India vs Germany Hockey LIVE: Vinesh Phogat has done it!

Vinesh Phogat has won her 50kg semifinal clash and India are assured of at least silver in the wrestling event. Huge moment for India. Now the onus is on the hockey team to provide more good news.

August06202422:42 (IST)

India vs Germany Hockey LIVE: India take lead

Harmanpreet Singh scores! India have taken the lead and this is massive against a big opponent against Germany. This will be immense for their morale.

August06202422:39 (IST)

India vs Germany Hockey LIVE: Third PC

India have kept Germany under pressure till now in the first quarter and third penalty corner. Can Harmanpreet do it?

August06202422:37 (IST)

India vs Germany Hockey LIVE: Chance for Germany

The first chance of the game for Germany fell to Marco Miltkau but the shot was saved rather easily by Sreejesh. He has been phenomenal in the tournament and the Indian goalkeeper will have a big part to play tonight.

August06202422:34 (IST)

India vs Germany Hockey LIVE: Two misses back to back

A huge miss for India! The first penalty corner was saved by the German goalkeeper but India received another one almost instantly. However, Harmanpreet’s shot was wayward as India squander two big chances.

August06202422:32 (IST)

India vs Germany Hockey LIVE: PC for India

Brilliant play by Hardik and India have a penalty corner very early in the match.

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