India vs Germany Hockey HIGHLIGHTS: Germans hand 2-0 defeat to hosts India

IND vs GER Highlights: Germany's relentless pressing and clinical finishing helped them grab the win in the first of the 2 matches in the series

4:39 PM

India vs Germany Hockey LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Germany get close again

A deflected shot by mertgens fails to land into the goal as Germany were close to getting their 3rd of the day in the 54th minute.

4:37 PM

India vs Germany Hockey LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Germany with the better chances so far

Germany are still not done and are creating good chances on the Indian goal. The Indian defense however are keeping them at bay. It;s the attack that is a cause of concern for India at the moment.

4:32 PM

India vs Germany Hockey LIVE SCORE UPDATES: India start strongly

the final quarter was started brightly by India who are looking to get a quick goal so as to find the equaliser in time.

4:28 PM

India vs Germany Hockey LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Final quarter begins!

The last 15 minutes begin in the tie as India still look for their first goal of the match.

4:25 PM

India vs Germany Hockey LIVE SCORE UPDATES: India with a lot to do in the final 15

The 3rd quarter ends with India still needing at least 2 goals to level the tie. Germany have taken the game to India as expected and are resilient in their defense as well.

Score: India 0-2 Germany after 3rd QTR

4:20 PM

India vs Germany Hockey LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Hard luck for Harmanpreet!

With the first one illegaly blocked by the Germans, Germany block the hard flick by Harmanpreet as India remain goalless in the tie.

4:19 PM

India vs Germany Hockey LIVE SCORE UPDATES: PC for India!

India get another penalty corner.

4:18 PM

India vs Germany Hockey LIVE SCORE UPDATES: India struggling to get momentum

Germany are not allowing the Indians to get 3-4 passes in the middle with their relentless pressing at the moment. The hosts have to come up with another plan to outwit the visitors.

4:14 PM

India vs Germany Hockey LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Germany not sitting back

Germany are playing a high back-line despite of a 2-goal lead to themselves. India could take advantage off it on the counter.

4:10 PM

India vs Germany Hockey LIVE SCORE UPDATES: 2nd half begins!

The 2nd half begins with India left with a big task ahead of themselves if they are to win the tie.

4:01 PM

India vs Germany Hockey LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Germans with a comfortable lead

Germany have doubled their lead just before half-time and go into the break the happier of the 2 outfits for sure. India fail to bag the equaliser via the penalty stroke and are yet to score in the match.

3:58 PM

India vs Germany Hockey LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Germany double their lead!

The Germans have doubled their lead courtesy of a penalty corner strike in the final minutes of the 2nd quarter. Pathak unable to keep the ball out of the net.

3:53 PM

India vs Germany Hockey LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Referee awards a penalty stroke!

Harmanpreet Singh has his penalty stroke saved by the keeper which was awarded to them after a video referral by Germany. India still trail on the day.

3:50 PM

India vs Germany Hockey LIVE SCORE UPDATES: India get the equaliser!

It's 1-1 as Dilpreet flicks one into the net from close range following a chaos in the penalty area. Germany ask for a video refferal.

3:49 PM

India vs Germany Hockey LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Video referral by India

India take another video referral for a penalty corner. PC awarded to the hosts again!

3:47 PM

India vs Germany Hockey LIVE SCORE UPDATES: IND continue to pile the pressure

Back-to-back PC's from India see the german gasping for air as the hosts continue to find that equaliser in the 2nd quarter.

3:44 PM

India vs Germany Hockey LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Germans resilient in defense

Another shot saved by the German defense who are not giving the Indians the gap they need on goal.

3:43 PM

India vs Germany Hockey LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Another PC for the hosts!

Another penalty corner for India courtesy of a good attack in the middle of the penalty area.

3:41 PM

India vs Germany Hockey LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Another chance squandered

India shoot it wide as harmanpreet passed it to Sanjay to shock the defense only to see the ball go wide off the right post.

3:40 PM

India vs Germany Hockey LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Penalty corner for India!

India get another chance to equalise with a penalty corner

3:38 PM

India vs Germany Hockey LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Germany happy with possession

The Germans have had a slight shift in strategy and are happy with passing around the ball at the moment.

3:34 PM

India vs Germany Hockey LIVE SCORE UPDATES: 2nd quarter begins

India start the 2nd quarter on the front foot and are looking to get a good chance in the early minutes of the quarter

3:31 PM

India vs Germany Hockey LIVE SCORE UPDATES: End of 1st quarter

India trail after the 1st quarter and are yet to throw something dangerous in front of the German goalkeeper. 

Score: India 0-1 Germany after 1st quarter

3:28 PM

India vs Germany Hockey LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Hosts unable to penetrate the defense

India are trying to penetrate the German defense but are unable to create a good chance so far. Apart from the PC, it has been all Germany for now.

3:25 PM

India vs Germany Hockey LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Penalty corner for India!

Germany is able to defend the oenalty corner as Harmanpreet fails to take a proper shot on goal

3:22 PM

India vs Germany Hockey LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Review taken by Harmanpreet Singh

The Indian skipper takes a review as the referee awards a penalty corner to Germany. The video referral ends in the favour of the Indians as the decision is revoked.

3:19 PM

India vs Germany Hockey LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Germany keep the pressure on hosts

Another good attempt by Germany who are attacking in numbers at the Indian goal. India yet to register a good attempt on goal in the 1st QTR.

Score: India 0-1 Germany in 1st QTR

3:16 PM

India vs Germany Hockey LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Germany ahead in the first 5 minutes!

Germany spring a surprise on India and get a goal in the first 5 minutes of the match. Henrik Mertgens with the goal in what was a poor defense by India.

3:12 PM

India vs Germany Hockey LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Action begins!

India have started the first quarter agianst Germany in front of a loud Indian home crowd at the Major Dhyanchand Stadium.

3:08 PM

India vs Germany Hockey LIVE SCORE UPDATES: National Anthems over!

Both teams have had their national anthems played and it is time now for the action to start in New Delhi.