Germany’s Nike Lorenz (52nd minute) and Charlotte Stapenhorst (54th minute) have been the goal-scorers in a event that marked India’s 3rd consecutive loss right through their excursion.
In their earlier two outings, the Indian staff had suffered defeats in opposition to China (2-3) and Germany (1-4). The three-match German excursion used to be a a very powerful a part of the Indian staff’s arrangements for the impending Hangzhou Asian Games.
During the general event, the Indian staff showcased a resilient protection and held the Germans to a 0-0 stalemate till the 3rd quarter. However, the depth escalated within the fourth quarter when Germany introduced a deadly assault, in the long run breaking the impasse.
Although India earned two penalty corners within the previous quarters, they may no longer capitalize on those alternatives. Germany, alternatively, seized the instant and scored the outlet target from their 3rd penalty nook thru Nike Lorenz, who had additionally scored a double in Tuesday’s event in opposition to India.
Charlotte Stapenhorst prolonged Germany’s lead with a tremendous box target, sealing their 2–0 victory over India.
Looking forward, the Indian ladies’s hockey staff will go back and forth to Terassa to take part in a world event commemorating the a centesimal anniversary of the Spanish Hockey Federation,
(With inputs from PTI)