Paris: After a heroic win against Great Britain in the quarter-final, the Indian Men’s Hockey Team, led by Harmanpreet Singh is set to take on Germany in the semi-final of the Paris Olympic Games on Tuesday.
The match will take place at the iconic Yves-du-Manoir Stadium. The fixture was confirmed after fourth-ranked Germany secured a 3-2 victory over seventh-ranked Argentina in their quarter-final on Sunday.
It’s semi-final time!
India face Germany in a high-stakes clash.
See the lineup and get ready for an intense match filled with drama and action as our boys strive for victory! 💪🏻
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Fans and supporters eagerly await the semi-final, hoping India can advance to the Olympic final for the first time since the 1980 Moscow Olympics. The match against Germany promises to be an exciting and intense battle as both teams strive for Olympic glory.
The Indian team has achieved several milestones during the ongoing Olympic Games. For the first time in 52 years, India defeated long-time rivals Australia. Additionally, the team showcased resilience by defeating Great Britain in the quarter-final with only 10 players after defender Amit Rohidas was given a red card.
INDIA VS GERMANY HEAD-TO-HEAD
The encounter between India and Germany promises to be intense, with both teams having a long history of competitive matches. In their 18 encounters so far, India holds a slight edge with 8 wins to Germany’s 6, while 4 matches have ended in draws.
In their last six meetings, India has dominated, winning five times. However, Germany claimed the most recent encounter, edging past India with a 3-2 victory in the FIH Pro League.
One of the most famous recent clashes between these two hockey powerhouses occurred during the Tokyo Olympics. In a nail-biting bronze medal match, India secured a dramatic 5-4 victory, with a crucial last-second save by PR Sreejesh securing the victory.
