India vs Germany Hockey HIGHLIGHTS: Germans hand 2-0 defeat to hosts India

IND vs GER Highlights: Germany's relentless pressing and clinical finishing helped them grab the win in the first of the 2 matches in the series

3:47 PM

India vs Germany Hockey LIVE SCORE UPDATES: IND continue to pile the pressure

Back-to-back PC's from India see the german gasping for air as the hosts continue to find that equaliser in the 2nd quarter.

3:44 PM

India vs Germany Hockey LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Germans resilient in defense

Another shot saved by the German defense who are not giving the Indians the gap they need on goal.

3:43 PM

India vs Germany Hockey LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Another PC for the hosts!

Another penalty corner for India courtesy of a good attack in the middle of the penalty area.

3:41 PM

India vs Germany Hockey LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Another chance squandered

India shoot it wide as harmanpreet passed it to Sanjay to shock the defense only to see the ball go wide off the right post.

3:40 PM

India vs Germany Hockey LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Penalty corner for India!

India get another chance to equalise with a penalty corner

3:38 PM

India vs Germany Hockey LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Germany happy with possession

The Germans have had a slight shift in strategy and are happy with passing around the ball at the moment.

3:34 PM

India vs Germany Hockey LIVE SCORE UPDATES: 2nd quarter begins

India start the 2nd quarter on the front foot and are looking to get a good chance in the early minutes of the quarter

3:31 PM

India vs Germany Hockey LIVE SCORE UPDATES: End of 1st quarter

India trail after the 1st quarter and are yet to throw something dangerous in front of the German goalkeeper. 

Score: India 0-1 Germany after 1st quarter

3:28 PM

India vs Germany Hockey LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Hosts unable to penetrate the defense

India are trying to penetrate the German defense but are unable to create a good chance so far. Apart from the PC, it has been all Germany for now.

3:25 PM

India vs Germany Hockey LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Penalty corner for India!

Germany is able to defend the oenalty corner as Harmanpreet fails to take a proper shot on goal

3:22 PM

India vs Germany Hockey LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Review taken by Harmanpreet Singh

The Indian skipper takes a review as the referee awards a penalty corner to Germany. The video referral ends in the favour of the Indians as the decision is revoked.

3:19 PM

India vs Germany Hockey LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Germany keep the pressure on hosts

Another good attempt by Germany who are attacking in numbers at the Indian goal. India yet to register a good attempt on goal in the 1st QTR.

Score: India 0-1 Germany in 1st QTR

3:16 PM

India vs Germany Hockey LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Germany ahead in the first 5 minutes!

Germany spring a surprise on India and get a goal in the first 5 minutes of the match. Henrik Mertgens with the goal in what was a poor defense by India.

3:12 PM

India vs Germany Hockey LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Action begins!

India have started the first quarter agianst Germany in front of a loud Indian home crowd at the Major Dhyanchand Stadium.

3:08 PM

India vs Germany Hockey LIVE SCORE UPDATES: National Anthems over!

Both teams have had their national anthems played and it is time now for the action to start in New Delhi.