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The Germans came into their own in the second quarter. (PTI photo)
Germany will now face European rivals England in the last-eight stage
Germany qualifies for quarterfinals of FIH Odisha Hockey Men’s Hockey World Cup beat world No. 121 France 5-1 in a crossover stage match at the Kalinga Stadium here on Monday.
Germany, who finished second in Pool B behind Belgium on goal difference, finished with seven points from two wins and a draw as both teams scored just before the end of the first quarter and then three in the second period. added goals as he led. 4-0 at half time. The first two goals came from two faulty defensive nets by the French.
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After a goalless third quarter, Germany scored another goal before succumbing to some strong pressure from France, during which they earned seven penalty corners and scored a consolation goal.
Marco Meltkau (14th minute), Niklas Wellen (18th minute), Mats Grambusch (23rd minute), Moritz Trompertz (24th minute) and Gonzalo Pelliot (59th minute) scored for Germany, while François Goyat scored the only goal for France. Scored the consolation goal. In the 57th minute.
Germany will now face European rivals England in a last-eight stage encounter.
Germany had a great first half as they controlled the game, attacking in numbers and defending brilliantly to overwhelm France.
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France entered the crossover after holding Argentina 5–5 in their last league match and led by top scorer Victor Charlot with six goals, Germany had to be on their toes and gave the French no chances And they did just that.
He got a penalty corner in the first two minutes but failed to convert both the chances. France responded well and earned a penalty in the sixth minute but the German defense failed them. However, a green card to Xavier Gaspard opened the door for Germany in the 14th minute and the world number 4 scored through a field goal by Mitkau.
The Germans came into their own in the second quarter and scored their second goal through the experienced Wellen in the 16th minute, despite Temur Oruz receiving a green card. He earned two penalty corners in quick succession but could not score. However, captain Mats Grambusch kicked a field goal to put the team ahead 3–0.
Mats Grambusch could have got his second goal within a minute as he powered in a powerful drag flick but Trompertz deflected the ball over the goalkeeper’s leg with a quick deflection as Germany went into half-time 4–0 up. Had taken the lead.
Germany earned three penalty corners in the third quarter but were unsuccessful. Coach Andre Henning’s team seem to have taken their foot off the pedal, which allowed the French to creep into the game.
The French dominated the fourth and final quarter as they unleashed a flurry of attacks on the German goal, applying tremendous pressure. But along with defender Teo Heinrich, Tom Grambusch and goalkeeper Alexander Stadler looked unbeatable as they thwarted French attacks.
They reduced the margin in the 57th minute when Goett converted a penalty corner to make it 4–1. They could have scored a few more goals in this period but for some great work by the German defence.
Substitute Gonzalo Peliat converted a penalty corner in the 59th minute to give Germany a four-goal advantage and seal a place in the quarter-finals.
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