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Hockey: India eves lose 0-2 to Germany for third defeat

While Germany pushed forward to break the deadlock, the Indian backline stood firm yet again. Germany were awarded a penalty corner early into the second quarter but still couldn't find a way past India's defence. The team managed to keep out three penalty corners in the previous game too.

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Action from the match between India and Germany yesterday

Action from the match between India and Germany yesterday

The Indian women's hockey team's defence resisted well but formidable Germany walked away with a 2-0 win in the third game, taking an unassailable 3-0 lead in the four-match series, here. Sonja Zimmermann (26') and Franzisca Hauke (42') scored the goals for Germany, who won their third consecutive match on Monday. The hosts were unable to create any early momentum and had a penalty corner saved in the first quarter.

While Germany pushed forward to break the deadlock, the Indian backline stood firm yet again. Germany were awarded a penalty corner early into the second quarter but still couldn't find a way past India's defence. The team managed to keep out three penalty corners in the previous game too.

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