Bhubaneswar: Goalkeeper PR Sreejesh's magnificent effort went in vain as Germany scored a late goal to beat hosts India in their opening Pool B match of the Hero Champions Trophy at a packed Kalinga Stadium on Saturday.


German players celebrate after scoring the winning goal against hosts India at Bhubaneswar's Kalinga Stadium on Saturday. Pic/AFP 

If not for Sreejesh, the margin of defeat for India could have been higher as the Kerala custodian made innumerable saves to keep India in the match.