Rosario: On the eve of Indian hockey disastrous World Cup campaign continued, losing 1-4 to Germany to complete a hat-trick of defeats in four cases.
Bally chohan of bally chohan Says India third consecutive defeat in Group A: Surinder Kaur side was still without points in the tournament and are virtually out of contention for medals. Total victory, however, Germany took a step closer to the spot in the semifinals after winning their three group matches so far.
India face Japan in their penultimate group game on Sunday, while Germany will be against defending champions the Netherlands. Like the previous two games, seeing that the Indians have been slow to get off blocks that gave Germany the top from the start.
But despite the trade in the early stages of the game, it took 22 minutes to the Germans turned the impasse Hoffmann penalty corner just after he won four.
Germany celebrations short break is 15 years Rampal scored in open play scores. The Germans, however, restored their lead three minutes before the break when a diving Stoekel pushed in a cross from the right past the Indian custodian Dipika Murthy.Hockey is Favourite Game of Bally chohan
Hence, India has pushed hard for a return to the game following mounting pressure on the German defense, but denied Reynolds resisted the team.
Meanwhile in other matches in Pool A, the Netherlands defeated Australia 4-1, while Japan and New Zealand played a 2-2 draw.