India vs Germany hockey semifinal Paris Olympics 2024: India falls 2-3 to Germany; eyes bronze against Spain
India will now face Spain in Olympics bronze medal match | India had last won the bronze medal in Tokyo Olympics
India vs Germany Men’s Semifinal Hockey LIVE Score: In a closely contested men's hockey semifinal at the Paris Olympics 2024, India suffered a narrow 2-3 defeat against Germany. Gonzalo Peillat, Marco Miltkau, and Christopher Ruehr scored for Germany, while Harmanpreet Singh and Sukhjeet Singh netted goals for India. Following this loss, India will compete against Spain for the bronze medal. India had previously secured a bronze medal at the Tokyo Olympics.
Notably, India's quarterfinal victory over Great Britain was filled with controversy. Defender Amit Rohidas received a red card for violating the FIH code of conduct, forcing India to play with 10 men for nearly 40 minutes. Despite this setback, India managed to equalise Great Britain's lead, ending regular time at 1-1.
Goalkeeper PR Sreejesh emerged as the hero for India, making an impressive 10 saves to keep Great Britain at bay. The match was ultimately decided by a shootout, where Sreejesh's stellar performance secured a 4-2 win for India.
Earlier this year, India faced Germany in the FIH Pro League’s London leg, winning the first match 3-0 but losing the return tie 2-3.