Source : (NDTV) India vs Germany Olympics, today on 6 August 2024 at 10:30 PM the Indian men’s hockey team is gearing up for an intense semi-final showdown against Germany at the Paris Olympics. With India holding an 8-6 lead in their head-to-head encounters, this match promises to be a nail-biter. Memories of India’s last Olympic gold in the 1980 Moscow Games and their silver in the 1960 Rome edition add an extra layer of excitement, as a victory would guarantee India at least a silver medal this time around.
India’s journey to the semi-finals has been nothing short of dramatic. Despite being down to 10 men after defender Amit Rohidas received a controversial red card, India put on a spectacular performance against Great Britain in the quarter-finals. The star of the match was undoubtedly goalkeeper PR Sreejesh, whose heroics were instrumental in securing the win. However, facing the world No. 2 team Germany will be a sterner test.
Looking back at their history, India and Germany have faced each other 18 times, with India winning eight matches, Germany six, and four ending in draws. Notably, India has outscored Germany 41-37 in these encounters. Their last Olympic meeting was a thrilling bronze medal match at the Tokyo Olympics, where India triumphed 5-4, thanks in large part to Sreejesh’s crucial saves.
In recent times, India has had the upper hand, winning five of their last six meetings with Germany. Germany reached the semi-finals by edging out Argentina 3-2 in the quarter-finals, with Teo Hinrichs, Gonzalo Peillat, and Justus Weigand finding the back of the net. This sets up a high-stakes clash against India for a place in the final.
India’s path to the semi-finals included a tense 4-2 penalty shootout win over Great Britain after a 1-1 draw in regular time. Along the way, they’ve also defeated powerhouses like Australia and put up a strong fight against defending champions Belgium, losing narrowly 1-2 in the group stage.
As the semi-final approaches, the absence of key defender Amit Rohidas looms large. Yet, with their current form and a favorable recent record against Germany, India enters the match with a slight edge. Fans are hopeful that the team can overcome this hurdle and move one step closer to Olympic glory.
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