Source : (NDTV) Today on 6 August at 10:30 PM the Indian men’s hockey team is set to face Germany in the semi-finals of the Paris Olympics, with India leading the head-to-head stats 8-6. This encounter brings back memories of India’s last Olympic gold medal in the 1980 Moscow Games and their silver medal in the 1960 Rome edition. A victory in this clash would guarantee India a silver medal, rekindling hopes of an Olympic triumph.
India’s journey to the semi-finals has been marked by resilience and exceptional performances. Despite being reduced to 10 men due to defender Amit Rohidas’ controversial red card, India showcased a stellar performance against Great Britain in the quarter-finals, largely thanks to goalkeeper PR Sreejesh’s heroics. Facing world No. 2 Germany, India anticipates a tougher challenge.
Historically, India and Germany have faced off 18 times, with India winning eight matches, Germany securing six victories, and four matches ending in draws. India has outscored Germany 41-37 cumulatively. Their most recent Olympic encounter was the bronze medal match at the Tokyo Olympics, where India emerged victorious 5-4, with Sreejesh playing a crucial role.
In their last six meetings, India has dominated, winning five matches while Germany has only one win. Germany reached the semi-finals by defeating Argentina 3-2 in the quarter-finals, with Teo Hinrichs, Gonzalo Peillat, and Justus Weigand scoring for the three-time Olympic champions.
India, on the other hand, edged past Great Britain 4-2 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in regulation time. They have also triumphed over giants like Australia and narrowly lost to defending champions Belgium in the group stage.
As India prepares for this crucial match, the absence of key defender Amit Rohidas may impact their chances. However, with their current form and past record, India remains slightly favored to win against Germany.
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