India vs Germany Highlights Hockey Semis, Paris Olympics 2024: IND go down fighting 2-3 to GER, to fight for bronze

India vs Germany Highlights Hockey Semis, Paris Olympics 2024: IND go down fighting 2-3 to GER, to fight for bronze

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India vs Germany Live Score Hockey Semis, Paris Olympics 2024: Shamsher had an incredible opportunity in the dying seconds, but he skied it over the bar, and it's done and dusted for India in the semifinal. Germany managed to edge past the Asian Giants 3-2 here with a better conversion rate in front of goal. A heartbreaking loss for India here as they played well but in the end, fell short. Harmanpreet Singh and PR Sreejesh are trying hard to control their tears as India's wait for an Olympic gold continues, they will now fight for bronze against Spain. India lose 2-3 to Germany

India vs Germany Live Score Hockey Semis, Paris Olympics 2024: PR Sreejesh is off the field and Germany have been awarded a penalty corner but India managed to block the shot and gave themselves another fighting chance in the match. IND 2-3 GER | 13' Quarter 4

India vs Germany Live Score Hockey Semis, Paris Olympics 2024: Germany have regained a lead here with a great move followed by a top-class finish by Marco Miltkau. It was a well-planned move as Marco was right there in front of Sreejesh to chip him over and he finished it clinically to put Germany ahead. IND 2-3 GER | 9' Quarter 4

India vs Germany Live Score Hockey Semis, Paris Olympics 2024: Another penalty corner for Germany and a good save from PR Sreejesh followed by a solid tackle from Harmanpreet Singh to save India on the occasion. Germany have momentum in the fourth quarter here. IND 2-2 GER | 6' Quarter 4

India vs Germany Live Score Hockey Semis, Paris Olympics 2024: Sanjay with the rescue with a block in front of goal to deny Germany a golden opportunity to take the lead. It was a penalty corner and the Germans went all guns blazing but the Indian defenders did make some good blocks to deny a goal. IND 2-2 GER | 3' Quarter 4

India vs Germany Live Score Hockey Semis, Paris Olympics 2024: Scores level at the end of quarter 3 as India managed to bounce back after half time to bring the game back to balance. The next fifteen minutes are expected to be thrilling as both teams will go all guns blazing to outclass each other. IND 2-2 GER | End of Quarter 3

India vs Germany Live Score Hockey Semis, Paris Olympics 2024: India are looking to add another one to their tally but the German defence has been rock-solid in the last few minutes after conceding the second goal. The Indian forwards need to find a way to score from open play and stun the opposition. IND 2-2 GER | 13' Quarter 3

India vs Germany Live Score Hockey Semis, Paris Olympics 2024: And it's Harmanpreet Singh once again who comes to India's rescue as he drags it hard and Sukhjeet with a deflection scores an equaliser. Another goal from penalty corner and Harmanpreet displays his power here to pull India back in the game. Sensational from the Indian skipper and Sukhjeet. IND 2-2 GER | 6' Quarter 3

India vs Germany Live Score Hockey Semis, Paris Olympics 2024: Early penalty corner for India in the third quarter and Jean-Paul made a couple of sensational saves to India a goal here. The pressure is mounting on India now to get an equaliser here to bring the game back to balance. IND 1-2 GER | 2' Quarter 3

India vs Germany Live Score Hockey Semis, Paris Olympics 2024: Germany played like a world champion in the second quarter to get back into the game and take a crucial lead over India at half time. India dominated the first half with better chances but the Germans had a better conversion rate. IND 1-2 GER | Half Time

India vs Germany Live Score Hockey Semis, Paris Olympics 2024: Christopher Ruhr scores from a penalty stroke now and Germany have taken the lead here. What a turnaround from the Germans in this quarter to get back in the game. Christopher hits it with power and PR Sreejesh couldn't do much there. IND 1-2 GER | 12' Quarter 2

India vs Germany Live Score Hockey Semis, Paris Olympics 2024: India lost a bit of momentum in the second quarter here and Germany are taking advantage of it by controlling the game. India need to find a way to score a goal from the open play and not rely entirely on set pieces. IND 1-1 GER | 8' Quarter 2

India vs Germany Live Score Hockey Semis, Paris Olympics 2024: Germany equalises from their first penalty corner. Gonzalo Peillat hits it with enough power to beat PR Sreejesh. The Germans started the second quarter on an aggressive note and it worked for them here and it's 1-1 here. IND 1-1 GER | 3' Quarter 2

India vs Germany Live Score Hockey Semis, Paris Olympics 2024: Germany are looking to bounce back in the second quarter here and have started a bit more aggressively as compared to the first quarter. However, India look calm and composed and ready to hurt them on the counter. IND 1-0 GER | 3' Quarter 2

India vs Germany Live Score Hockey Semis, Paris Olympics 2024: A dominant first quarter for India as they completely outclassed world champions Germany in the first 15 minutes of the mega semifinal. The Indian midfielders and attackers are linking up smoothly to cause trouble for the German defence who are under pressure after conceding 7 penalty corners already. IND 1-0 GER | End of Quarter 1

India vs Germany Live Score Hockey Semis, Paris Olympics 2024: India continue to cause trouble for the German defence as they are in no mood to stop after scoring an early goal. The Indian forwards are moving the ball in free flow which is putting the world champions under pressure as they are feeling the heat now. IND 1-0 GER | 14' Quarter 1

India vs Germany Live Score Hockey Semis, Paris Olympics 2024: Harmanpreet Singh converts the penalty corner into goal this time as India have taken an early lead over world champions Germany. What a start by India as they are completely dominating their opposition in this high-octane semi-final. After missing that target on a couple of occasions, Harmanpreet dragged it with power as his shot took a deflection and entered the goal. IND 1-0 GER | 7' Quarter 1

India vs Germany Live Score Hockey Semis, Paris Olympics 2024: Germany are looking to gain some momentum here but India in no mood to loosen their grip in this match. The Indian fans have also come in big numbers here and they are backing the side with loud chants. IND 0-0 GER 5' | Quarter 1

India vs Germany Live Score Hockey Semis, Paris Olympics 2024: Hardik is on fire here as he ran riot with his magical dribbling inside Germany's D to earn another penalty corner. Meanwhile, Harmanpreet Singh failed to convert them on both occasions but it has been a sensational start for India here. IND 0-0 GER 3' | Quarter 1

India vs Germany Live Score Hockey Semis, Paris Olympics 2024: India started with an aggressive approach as the Germans had already misplaced a couple of passes in the initial minutes. Hardik has earned an early penalty corner for India here. IND 0-0 GER | 2' Quarter 1

India vs Germany Live Score Hockey Semis, Paris Olympics 2024: Action begins at jam-packed Yves-du-Manoir Stadium. Both teams will look to take an early lead to get some momentum in this mega clash.

India vs Germany Live Score Hockey Semis, Paris Olympics 2024: Players of both teams are in the middle for the national anthems of their respective nations. The fans have come in big numbers for the mega clash here.

India vs Germany Live Score Hockey Semis, Paris Olympics 2024: It won't be easy for India to replace Amit Rohidas on the defensive line after he received a red card against Britain. His absence is going to cause problems for India as Germany will be ready with their plans on Tuesday night to exploit his absence.

India vs Germany Live Score Hockey Semis, Paris Olympics 2024: There have been many firsts for this Indian side at the ongoing Olympic Games. First-time in 52 years, the team won against nemesis Australia. This was followed by a 10-man Indian side beating a strong opponent like GB in the Quarter-Final and for the first time, the team has a goalkeeper who has announced this will be his last dance, and the team is fighting to make sure the swansong doesn't end just yet for PR Sreejesh who has stood like a warrior in the goalpost making every moment count.

India vs Germany Live Score Hockey Semis, Paris Olympics 2024: Indian skipper Harmanpreet Singh lauded goalkeeper PR Sreejesh, calling him a legend of the game. Harmanpreet said, "He is a legend, man, no doubt. This is his last tournament and he is playing like this. So we are looking forward and we still have two matches to go. We will give our best."

India enjoy a dominant record against Germany in the last five outings. The Men in Blue have won four out of the last five matches between both sides. India's most recent contests against Germany were in the FIH Pro League's London leg in June this year, where they defeated the Honamas 3-0 before losing 2-3 in the return tie.

India vs Germany Live Score Hockey Semis, Paris Olympics 2024: Playing with 10 men for close to 40 minutes after Amit Rohidas was shown a red card for unintentionally hitting rival forward Will Calnan on his face, the Harmanpreet Singh-led side defended stoutly to hold Britain 1-1 in regulation time and force a shoot-out, where it emerged 4-2 winner.

India vs Germany Live Score Hockey Semis, Paris Olympics 2024: In the days leading up to the Paris Games, India had played Germany in practice matches and the Harmanpreet-led side won five out of those six contests. India's most recent contests against Germany were in the FIH Pro League's London leg in June this year, where they defeated the Honamas 3-0 before losing 2-3 in the return tie.

India vs Germany Live Score Hockey Semis, Paris Olympics 2024: PR Sreejesh, who is playing his last international tournament, was rock-solid at the goal for India against Great Britain. He made numerous saves in the last two quarters to deny Britain several chances to get ahead in the game. Sreejesh made 10 spectacular saves from field shots. If that was not enough, he kept out 10 penalty corners.

India vs Germany Live Score Hockey Semis, Paris Olympics 2024: India won their first Gold Medal after beating the Netherlands 3-0 in the 1928 Olympics in Amsterdam and went on to dominate, winning Gold Medals in the 1932, 1936, 1948, 1952, 1956, 1964, and 1980 Olympics. In addition to their 8 Gold Medals, India claimed a Silver medal in 1960 and 3 Bronze medals in 1968 and 1972, and the previous Olympic Games in Tokyo in 2020.

India vs Germany Live Score Hockey Semis, Paris Olympics 2024: It won't be easy for the Indians as key defender and first rusher Amit Rohidas has been suspended from the semifinal match after receiving a contentious red card against Britain, a decision which Hockey India has appealed. Rohidas' absence will also weaken India's options from penalty corners as he has been second to Harmanpreet from set pieces and the entire responsibility will now rest on the skipper.

India vs Germany Live Score Hockey Semis, Paris Olympics 2024: Netherlands reached the men's hockey final at the Paris Olympics on Tuesday with a much more comfortable 4-0 win over Spain. They will play in their first Olympic final since London 2012 as they bid to end a 24-year gold medal drought.

India vs Germany Live Score Hockey Semis, Paris Olympics 2024: Germany suffered a defeat against India when the two teams met last time in the Olympics. It was a bronze medal match in Tokyo, where India registered a thrilling 5-4 win, thanks to a stunning last-second save by PR Sreejesh.

India vs Germany Live Score Hockey Semis, Paris Olympics 2024: Hello and welcome to our live blog of India vs Germany Paris Olympics 2024 men's hockey semifinal.

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