The India vs Germany Test series gave a good account of how elite hockey could be warmly received by the national capital, given well-planned promotion and more conveniently timed games
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Two goals apiece from Harmanpreet Singh and Sukhjeet Singh headlined India's stunning goal-spree in the second half, leading to a penalty shootout with the series tied 1-1. This is where the visitors proved superior, claiming the shoot-out 3-1 to pocket the series. Catch the highlights and play-by-play updates of the IND vs GER match, as they happened
A young German side proved too good for the Harmanpreet Singh-led India, who failed to convert even one of their seven penalty corner opportunities to go down 0-2 at New Delhi's Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium. Catch the highlights and play-by-play updates of the first India vs Germany match
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