Spain vs Germany HIGHLIGHTS Junior Hockey WC Final: GER edge ESP 3-2 in penalties to claim 8th title
India beat Argentina 4-2 in a remarkable comeback to secure the Bronze medal finish in the Junior Hockey World Cup 2025
Junior Hockey World Cup 2025 final highlights
The Junior Hockey World Cup 2025 concluded today in Chennai, with Germany beating Spain 3-2 in the penalty shoot-out to win their record-extending eighth Junior Hockey World Cup title after the match ended 1-1 after 60 minutes of regulation time.
The game started with Spain taking early attacks. They also found the first penalty corner of the match in the eighth minute but failed to convert. Spain then won their second penalty corner in the 12th minute, then went on to win four back-to-back corners, but Germany saved all attempts to end the first quarter of the match at 0-0.
Germany took control early in the second quarter and won their first penalty corner in the 18th minute but the Spanish keeper, with a brilliant save, kept the defending champions goalless. Two minutes later, Germany won their second penalty corner but they failed to convert once again. Germany finally found the crack in Spain’s defence in the 25th minute and struck one past to take a 1-0 lead in the match. Spain tried their best but failed to find the equaliser as the first half of the match ended with defending champions Germany leading 1-0.
Spain started the third quarter with a full press, making a scoring opportunity in the 31st minute but failed to keep it on target in the final stretch. A minute later, Spain created another chance but were able to keep it on target this time and scored their first goal of the match to level the score with Germany at 1-1. Neither side were able to find another goal for the rest of the quarter as the third quarter ended with both teams tied 1-1.
Germany won the first penalty corner of the fourth quarter in the 47th minute but failed to convert as Spain managed to keep the match on level terms. Neither side were able to score the winner by the end of regulation time as the four quarters of play ended in a 1-1 draw and the final match was forced to a penalty shoot-out for only the second time in the history of the Junior Hockey World Cup.
In the shoot-out, Spain started with two back-to-back saves but Germany fought back hard and won the shoot-out 3-2 to lift yet another Junior Hockey World Cup trophy.
India beat Argentina in Bronze medal match
India produced one of the most dramatic comebacks in Junior Hockey World Cup history as they defeated Argentina 4-2 to clinch their first-ever bronze medal in the tournament. Trailing 0-1 at halftime and later 0-2 deep into the third quarter, the hosts delivered a breathtaking final-quarter performance in front of a buzzing Tamil Nadu crowd.
Argentina began the second half strongly and doubled their lead late in the third quarter through Santiago Fernandes, putting India under immense pressure. Despite earning four consecutive penalty corners earlier in the quarter, India couldn’t convert, and the visitors held a threatening 2-0 advantage heading into the final 15 minutes.
With the bronze medal slipping away, India launched a relentless comeback in the fourth quarter. Ankit Pal pulled one back from a penalty corner with 11 minutes left, injecting life into the contest. Moments later, India earned another PC, and Manmeet Singh produced a brilliant deflection to level the score at 2-2 with nine minutes remaining.
The momentum had completely shifted as India pushed forward with intensity. Their perseverance paid off when they earned a penalty stroke, and Sharda calmly slotted it into the left corner to make it 3-2 with just three minutes left on the clock.
Argentina attempted to respond and even earned a penalty corner, but India defended it superbly. With the opposition forced to defend without their goalkeeper in the dying moments, India struck again—Ekka Singh converting yet another penalty corner to seal a commanding 4-2 comeback victory.
The final whistle confirmed an unforgettable night for Indian hockey. Scoring four goals in the final quarter, Sreejesh and his team etched their names in history, delivering India’s first bronze medal in the Junior Hockey World Cup and sending the home fans into jubilation.
9:58 PM
Spain vs Germany Junior Hockey World Cup 2025 FINAL LIVE SCORE: Updated winners list
| Year | Winner | Scoreline | Runner-up | Venue |
| 1979 | Pakistan | 2–0 | West Germany | Versailles, France |
| 1982 | West Germany | 4–1 | Australia | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia |
| 1985 | West Germany | 4–1 | Netherlands | Vancouver, Canada |
| 1989 | West Germany | 1–1 (4–2 PS) | Australia | Ipoh, Malaysia |
| 1993 | Germany | 3–1 | Pakistan | Terrassa, Spain |
| 1997 | Australia | 3–2 | India | Milton Keynes, England |
| 2001 | India | 6–1 | Argentina | Hobart, Australia |
| 2005 | Argentina | 2–1 | Australia | Rotterdam, Netherlands |
| 2009 | Germany | 3–1 | Netherlands | Johor Bahru, Malaysia & Singapore |
| 2013 | Germany | 5–2 | France | New Delhi, India |
| 2016 | India | 2–1 | Belgium | Lucknow, India |
| 2021 | Argentina | 4–2 | Germany | Bhubaneswar, India |
| 2023 | Germany | 2–1 | France | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia |
| 2025 | Germany | 1-1 (3-2 PS) | Spain | Tamil Nadu, India |
9:52 PM
Spain vs Germany Junior Hockey World Cup 2025 FINAL LIVE SCORE: Germany beat Spain
Germany beat Spain 3-2 in penalty shoot-out to lift their 8th trophy.
9:42 PM
Spain vs Germany Junior Hockey World Cup 2025 FINAL LIVE SCORE: Only the second time
Today's penalty-shoot out in the final is only for the second time in Junior Hockey World Cup history the winner will be decided through a penalty shoot-out. Last time Germany beat Australia 4-2 to lift the trophy.
9:40 PM
Spain vs Germany Junior Hockey World Cup 2025 FINAL LIVE SCORE: Match goes to penalty shoot-out
Both teams ends the 60 minutes of regulation time at 1-1 tied as only for the second time in Junior Hockey World Cup history the winner will be decided through a penalty shoot-out.
Final Score: Spain 1-1 Germany
9:33 PM
Spain vs Germany Junior Hockey World Cup 2025 FINAL LIVE SCORE: Final five minutes
55: The last five minutes of the match is now in play and nothing to seperate the two sides. Will we see a penalty shoot-out.
Score: Spain 1-1 Germany (4th quarter)
9:28 PM
Spain vs Germany Junior Hockey World Cup 2025 FINAL LIVE SCORE: Hunt for lead continues
50: It's been 18 minutes since Spain levelled the score as the hunt for third goal of the match continues.
Score: Spain 1-1 Germany (4th quarter)
9:25 PM
Spain vs Germany Junior Hockey World Cup 2025 FINAL LIVE SCORE: Penalty corner for Germany
47: Germany wins the first penalty corner of the fourth quarter but fails to convert as the match remains alive.
Score: Spain 1-1 Germany (4th quarter)
9:22 PM
Spain vs Germany Junior Hockey World Cup 2025 FINAL LIVE SCORE: Fourth quarter underway
The fourth and final quarter of the Junior Hockey World Cup 2025 is now underway with both teams still on level terms.
9:19 PM
Spain vs Germany Junior Hockey World Cup 2025 FINAL LIVE SCORE: Third quarter concludes
45: The third quarter of the match is now concluded with both teams still on level terms. Will either side find the winner in the last quarter or will we see a penalty shoot-out. Stay tuned to find out.
Score: Spain 1-1 Germany (3rd quarter)
9:14 PM
Spain vs Germany Junior Hockey World Cup 2025 FINAL LIVE SCORE: The fight continues
40: Both sides have upped the ante of the match looking for the lead goal. With two-third of the match now over the game is still on level terms.
Score: Spain 1-1 Germany (3rd quarter)
9:06 PM
Spain vs Germany Junior Hockey World Cup 2025 FINAL LIVE SCORE: Spain fights back
32: The Spainish side has fought back hard in the second half and have scored to level the score.
Score: Spain 1-1 Germany (3rd quarter)
9:02 PM
Spain vs Germany Junior Hockey World Cup 2025 FINAL LIVE SCORE: Second half underway
The second half of the Junior Hockey World Cup 2025 between Spain and Germany is now underway.
8:53 PM
Spain vs Germany Junior Hockey World Cup 2025 FINAL LIVE SCORE: First half ends
30: The second quarter of the match is now underway with defending champions leading by one goal against Spain.
Score: Spain 0-1 Germany (2nd quarter)
8:48 PM
Spain vs Germany Junior Hockey World Cup 2025 FINAL LIVE SCORE: Gemany strikes
25: Germany with a brilliant counter attack finds the first goal of the match to take the lead in the match.
Score: Spain 0-1 Germany (2nd quarter)
8:42 PM
Spain vs Germany Junior Hockey World Cup 2025 FINAL LIVE SCORE: Gemany with PC
20: Gemany wins thier second penalty corner but fails to convert again.
Score: Spain 0-0 Germany (2nd quarter)
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First Published: Dec 10 2025 | 4:30 PM IST