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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

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		Asian Champions India were defeated by Germany by 2-0 in the first of the two-match bilateral hockey series today at the iconic Major Dhyanchand Stadium in New Delhi. The match started off with India conceding a goal in the first 5 minutes of the match after a poor spell of defense.<small class="brtagPara">&nbsp;</small>
		The 2nd quarter saw India more focused in the tie as they went on to get a penalty stroke as well. However, skipper Harmanpreet Kaur failed to convert the stroke which was saved by the keeper and denied the Men in Blue an equaliser on the day. The Germans continued to create chances and reaped the benefits again as they doubed their lead right before hafl-time via a penalty corner which couldn&#39;t be saved by Pathak in the end.<small class="brtagPara">&nbsp;</small>
		The 3rd quarter saw another set of penalty corner&#39;s being saved by the Germans as Harmanpreet couldn&#39;t rescue the Men in Blue with one of his trademark flicks this time.</div>
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		Major Dhyanchand Stadium will be hosting their first international hockey match in almost 10 years with the last one being hosted back in 2014 in the Hero World League.<small class="brtagPara">&nbsp;</small>
		In the end, it wasn&#39;t to be for Harmanpreet&#39;s men who were handed a 2-0 defeat by the hands of a younger German side on the day. The Indians still have a chance to go level in the series when they play their second match tomorrow at the same venue.<small class="brtagPara">&nbsp;</small>
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		<strong>India hockey squad vs Germany:</strong> Krishan Bahadur Pathak, Suraj Karkera; Jarmanpreet Singh, Amit Rohidas, Harmanpreet Singh (C), Varun Kumar, Sanjay, Sumit, Nilam Sanjeep Xess; Manpreet Singh, Vivek Sagar Prasad (VC), Vishnu Kant Singh, Nilakanta Sharma, Shamsher Singh, Mohd. Raheel Mouseen, Rajinder Singh; Mandeep Singh, Abhishek, Sukhjeet Singh, Aditya Arjun Lalage, Dilpreet Singh, Shilananda Lakra.</div>
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		<strong>Germany hockey squad vs India:</strong> Martin Zwicker, Lukas Windfeder, Tom Grambusch, Malte Hellwig, Niklas Bosserhoff, Adrian Lehmann Richter, Thies Prinz, Raphael Hartkopf, Henrik Mertgens, Teo Hinrichs, Linus Muller, Benedikt Schwarzhaupt, Elian Mazkour, Luca Wolff, Erik Kleinlein, Matteo Poljaric, Florian Sperling, Ben Hasback.</div>
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		<strong>IND vs GER 1st hockey match live telecast details -</strong></div>
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		DD Sports will live telecast India vs Germany hockey match today.</div>
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		<strong>India vs Germany hockey match live streaming details -</strong></div>
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		IND vs GER hockey match will be available for live streaming on the FanCode application and website by paying Rs 25.</div>
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India vs Germany Hockey HIGHLIGHTS: Germans hand 2-0 defeat to hosts India

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India vs Germany Hockey LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Players done with their warm-ups

Players are almost with their warm-ups as the fans have gathered in the stadium to watch their heroes in action.

India vs Germany Hockey LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Action to begin soon

The action is less than 15 minutes away now with the Men in Blue looking to take a 1-0 lead in the series in front of the home crowd today.

India vs Germany Hockey LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Head to Head stats

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	India have the edge over the Germans as they look to get their 4th win over them in the last 6 encounters.<br />
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	India vs Germany head-to-head: Last 5 games</div>
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	India: 3</div>
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	Germany: 2</div>
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	Draws: 0</div>

India vs Germany Hockey LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Major Dhyanchand Stadium back in the spotlight

It has been 10 years since the iconic Major Dhyanchand Stadium has hosted an international match. The 2-match bilateral series will do a lot of good in terms of the stadium&#39;s credibility and to restore it&#39;s status as well.

India vs Germany Hockey LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Playing 11 for the hosts

India playing 11 vs Germany: Krishan B Pathak (GK), Harmanpreet Singh (C), Amit Rohidas, Sanjay, Sumit, Shamsher Singh, Manpreet Singh, Vivek Sagar Prasad, Sukhjeet Singh, Mandeep Singh, Abhishek

India vs Germany Hockey LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Men in Blue eyeing redemption

Hello and welcome to the live coverage of the India vs Germany hockey match. The Men in Blur will be facing the side who handed them a semi-final defeat in Paris Olympics. However, this time Harmanpreet Singh and Co. will have the support of the home crowd with them and a lesser experienced German side in front of them. Match to start at 3 PM IST.

India vs Germany Hockey LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Germany get close again

A deflected shot by mertgens fails to land into the goal as Germany were close to getting their 3rd of the day in the 54th minute.

India vs Germany Hockey LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Germany with the better chances so far

Germany are still not done and are creating good chances on the Indian goal. The Indian defense however are keeping them at bay. It;s the attack that is a cause of concern for India at the moment.

India vs Germany Hockey LIVE SCORE UPDATES: India start strongly

the final quarter was started brightly by India who are looking to get a quick goal so as to find the equaliser in time.

India vs Germany Hockey LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Final quarter begins!

The last 15 minutes begin in the tie as India still look for their first goal of the match.

India vs Germany Hockey LIVE SCORE UPDATES: India with a lot to do in the final 15

The 3rd quarter ends with India still needing at least 2 goals to level the tie. Germany have taken the game to India as expected and are resilient in their defense as well.<br />
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Score: India 0-2 Germany after 3rd QTR

India vs Germany Hockey LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Hard luck for Harmanpreet!

With the first one illegaly blocked by the Germans, Germany block the hard flick by Harmanpreet as India remain goalless in the tie.

India vs Germany Hockey LIVE SCORE UPDATES: PC for India!

India vs Germany Hockey LIVE SCORE UPDATES: India struggling to get momentum

Germany are not allowing the Indians to get 3-4 passes in the middle with their relentless pressing at the moment. The hosts have to come up with another plan to outwit the visitors.

India vs Germany Hockey LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Germany not sitting back

Germany are playing a high back-line despite of a 2-goal lead to themselves. India could take advantage off it on the counter.

India vs Germany Hockey LIVE SCORE UPDATES: 2nd half begins!

The 2nd half begins with India left with a big task ahead of themselves if they are to win the tie.

India vs Germany Hockey LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Germans with a comfortable lead

Germany have doubled their lead just before half-time and go into the break the happier of the 2 outfits for sure. India fail to bag the equaliser via the penalty stroke and are yet to score in the match.

India vs Germany Hockey LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Germany double their lead!

The Germans have doubled their lead courtesy of a penalty corner strike in the final minutes of the 2nd quarter. Pathak unable to keep the ball out of the net.

India vs Germany Hockey LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Referee awards a penalty stroke!

Harmanpreet Singh has his penalty stroke saved by the keeper which was awarded to them after a video referral by Germany. India still trail on the day.

India vs Germany Hockey LIVE SCORE UPDATES: India get the equaliser!

It&#39;s 1-1 as Dilpreet flicks one into the net from close range following a chaos in the penalty area. Germany ask for a video refferal.

India vs Germany Hockey LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Video referral by India

India take another video referral for a penalty corner. PC awarded to the hosts again!

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

Back-to-back PC&#39;s from India see the german gasping for air as the hosts continue to find that equaliser in the 2nd quarter.

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.

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.

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.

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

India get another chance to equalise with a penalty corner

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.

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

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.&nbsp;<br />
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Score: India 0-1 Germany after 1st quarter

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.

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

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.

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.<br />
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Score: India 0-1 Germany in 1st QTR

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.

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.

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.