India vs Germany Hockey LIVE: Germany take lead

Christopher Ruehr scores from the penalty stroke and India trail 1-2. India took the lead but Germany have reclaimed the game now. This is not looking good!

India vs Germany Hockey LIVE: Penalty stroke for Germany.

Jarmanpreet Singh on the second post pulled off a good save but time for a video referral. Will it be a penalty stroke? Yes. Bad news for India.

India vs Germany Hockey LIVE: End to end stuff

This match has really opened up after Germany’s equaliser and both teams are now trying hard to grab the lead ahead of the half time. Germany had a good chance that was saved by the defenders and seconds later, India were on the other side but nothing came off that attack.

India vs Germany Hockey LIVE: Massive miss

Lalit Upadhyay with the best chance of the second quarter for India but he fails to convert the opportunity. Just the goalkeeper between him and the goal but his shot went above the goal as disappointment was clear on the fans’ faces.

India vs Germany Hockey LIVE: Injury convern

A clash between two players and looks like Sumit got a bit injured. However, nothing serious and India starts once again with a free hit.

India vs Germany Hockey LIVE: Abhishek miss

What a miss! Abhishek found himself in the perfect position with the goal in front of him. However, he miscued the shot slightly as he flew wide of the goal. Big chance squandered.

India vs Germany Hockey LIVE: Germany equalise

Gonzalo Peillat scores from the penalty shootout and this is not good at all! Germany received their first penalty corner and Sreejesh had no chance of saving the powerful shot. Peillat vs Harmanpreet in this game till now and the score is 1-1.

India vs Germany Hockey LIVE: 2nd quarter begins

The second quarter begins and Germany had the first chance. Hinrichs found himself in a good position but he could not trap the ball properly to take a shot at the Indian goal.

India vs Germany Hockey LIVE: End of first quarter

That is the end of the first quarter. India lead 1-0 and they will be proud of the fact that Germany hardly had any circle entry in the match till now. India will have to defend properly now and hope for a goal from open play.

India vs Germany Hockey LIVE: Harmanpreet goal

The first goal once again came from a penalty corner and who else but skipper Harmanpreet Singh. His shot got deflected off the stick of a German rusher and the goalkeeper had absolutely no chance of saving it. 

India vs Germany Hockey LIVE: India all the way

It has been Team India all the way till now. More than five penalty corners for them in this quarter till now with one getting converted by Harmanpreet Singh. This is looking really good!

India vs Germany Hockey LIVE: Vinesh Phogat has done it!

Vinesh Phogat has won her 50kg semifinal clash and India are assured of at least silver in the wrestling event. Huge moment for India. Now the onus is on the hockey team to provide more good news.

India vs Germany Hockey LIVE: India take lead

Harmanpreet Singh scores! India have taken the lead and this is massive against a big opponent against Germany. This will be immense for their morale.

India vs Germany Hockey LIVE: Third PC

India have kept Germany under pressure till now in the first quarter and third penalty corner. Can Harmanpreet do it?

India vs Germany Hockey LIVE: Chance for Germany

The first chance of the game for Germany fell to Marco Miltkau but the shot was saved rather easily by Sreejesh. He has been phenomenal in the tournament and the Indian goalkeeper will have a big part to play tonight.

India vs Germany Hockey LIVE: Two misses back to back

A huge miss for India! The first penalty corner was saved by the German goalkeeper but India received another one almost instantly. However, Harmanpreet’s shot was wayward as India squander two big chances.

India vs Germany Hockey LIVE: PC for India

Brilliant play by Hardik and India have a penalty corner very early in the match.

India vs Germany Hockey LIVE: We are underway

The match is underway and it is very important for India to attack from the get go. Their defence has been sensational as was evident against Great Britain but it will be interesting to see how they set up in attack.

India vs Germany Hockey LIVE: Time for the national anthems

It is time for the national anthems as the two teams are out in the middle. Just minutes remaining in the match to start and fans are excited for this encounter.

India vs Germany Hockey LIVE: It is almost time

Almost time for the hockey’s semifinal and a billion hopes are currently resting on the shoulders of the Indian players. 44 years ago, India made the finals in the Olympics. Can they do it again?

India vs Germany Hockey LIVE: Penalty corners

India have found it a bit difficult to score from open play in the ongoing Olympics but it has been the penalty corners which have yielded great results. Harmanpreet Singh has shown tremendous form and he will be key once again against Germany.

India vs Germany Hockey LIVE: India’s other medal hope

Vinesh Phogat pulled off a stunning win over Japan’s Yui Susaki who has lost only five bouts in her career since 2010. She continued her momentum in the quarterfinal as she defeated Ukraine’s Oksana Vasylivna Livach. Now, she will be looking to ensure her maiden Olympic medal as the wrestler takes on Cuba’s Yusneylys Guzman Lopez in the 50kg wrestling semifinal at the Paris Olympics 2024.

India vs Germany Hockey LIVE: Pakistan legend on India’s performance

Pakistan hockey legend Hassan Sardar is mighty impressed with India’s performance at the Paris Olympics, saying the Harmanpreet Singh-led side has the firepower and potential to win the gold medal at the ongoing Games after a hiatus of 44 years. 

“They (India) can win and they should win this Olympics,” the ace centre forward, who was instrumental in leading Pakistan to a gold medal at the 1984 LA Olympics, told PTI Bhasha.

India vs Germany Hockey LIVE: A loss isn’t the end

A loss today won’t signal the end of medal hopes for India in hockey at Paris 2024. They will still play the bronze medal match against Spain, and could repeat their success from Tokyo.

India vs Germany Hockey LIVE: PR Sreejesh to the party

India’s goalkeeper PR Sreejesh had already announced his retirement before the start of the Olympics, stating that this tournament would be his last. And he’s making it one to remember. He put in a stunning performance against Great Britain in the quarter-final.

PR Sreejesh vs Great Britain:

– 11 saves

– 4 saves from penalty corners

– 1 save in penalty shootout

India vs Germany Hockey LIVE: Tough road to gold

If India want to win gold, they will first have to beat the no. 2-ranked side in the world, Germany, and then the no. 1-ranked side in the world, the Netherlands.

India vs Germany Hockey LIVE: Refereeing concerns

Hockey India have also been vocal about their criticism for the refereeing on display at Paris 2024. In the previous match against Great Britain, not only was Rohidas’ red card a big talking point, but also the use of an iPad by their goalkeeper Ollie Payne came under the microscope.

India vs Germany Hockey LIVE: Big praise for Sreejesh

Indian international hockey player and Junior World Cup skipper Harjeet Singh heaped praise on goalkeeper PR Sreejesh ahead of the semifinal clash against Germany. “We have a lot of faith because of the way they played the last 2 matches against Australia and UK, the way they played the defence if they play the same way, then the performance will be very good…our goalkeeper is very good and the whole team is very good…” Harjeet Singh told ANI.

India vs Germany Hockey LIVE: Appeal rejected

India did appeal the ban on Amit Rohidas but it was rejected ahead of the encounter against Germany. After reviewing the reports, documents and evidence, the Jury of Appeal decided to uphold the decision of the Technical Delegates to suspend Rohidas for one match for being handed a direct red card during India’s quarterfinal against Great Britain on Sunday.

India vs Germany Hockey LIVE: One finalist guaranteed

The Netherlands registered an emphatic 4-0 victory against Spain in the first semifinal of the men’s hockey event of the Paris Olympics 2024 at the Yves-du-Manoir Stadium.

India vs Germany Hockey LIVE: India’s journey till now

India started their campaign with a 3-2 win over New Zealand followed by a 1-1 draw against Argentina. They won their game against Ireland but were handed their first loss by Belgium. However, Harmanpreet Singh and Co fought back to beat Australia in the final group stage match. A win over Great Britain in the quarterfinals took them straight to the clash against Germany.

India vs Germany Hockey LIVE: Amit Rohidas

The one big absence for India in their match against Germany will be defender Amit Rohidas who was banned for a game following the red card against Great Britain in the quarterfinals. Rohidas’ hockey stick struck his opponent on the face and he was handed an one-match ban due to the red card.

India vs Germany Hockey LIVE: Hello and welcome

Welcome to the LIVE coverage of the men’s hockey semi-final between India and Germany at the Paris Olympics 2024. A massive match for India who will be looking to end their 44 year wait to reach the Olympics final.