Tokyo Olympics 2020: Indian men’s hockey team is currently tied at 3-3 against Germany.© Getty
With a scoreline of 3-3, India are looking to take the lead against Germany in their men’s hockey bronze medal match at the ongoing Tokyo Olympics on Thursday. The match is taking place at the Oi Hockey Stadium. Wrestlers Anshu Malik, Vinesh Phogat, Ravi Dahiya and Deepak Punia will also be in action and many medal prospects will further their challenge for India. Dahiya will compete in the men’s freestyle 57kg final while Deepak will compete for a bronze medal in the men’s freestyle 86kg category. Star Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat will make her debut at the Tokyo Games.
Here are the live updates from Tokyo Olympics 2020
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07:47 (actual)
Wrestling: Update!
Anshu Malik has lost in Repechage Round 2 in the Women’s Freestyle 57kg category! She lost 1-5 to Valeria Koblova of ROC!
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07:46 (actual)
India Equals | 1:19 Third | GER 3-3 India
Harmanpreet scored the sixth goal of the tournament! India got a penalty corner and Harmanpreet converted it with great enthusiasm! 3-3!
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07:42 (actual)
India pull back 3:11 Second | GER 3-2 India
It was a penalty corner and Harmanpreet saved her attempt. Hearty score on the rebound.
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07:39 (actual)
Another target for Germany | 5:10 Second | GER 3-1 India
India began a pass near their own target, and then a misspass gifted the ball to the Germans near the right flank. Farak converted it through a small cross.
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07:37 (actual)
Wellen gives Germany the edge. 6:41 Second | GER 2-1 India
Ruhr runs up against the Indian defence, and bowls a wonderful ball to Niklas Valen, who directs it in front of Sreejesh!
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07:35 (actual)
Germany tries to find empty space. 8:19 Second | GER 1-1 India
Germany is constantly attacking the Indian defence, and is trying to find free space to attack. India is deeply seated and defending strongly.
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07:29 (actual)
Simranjit par | 13:08 ‘Second | GER 1-1 India
A brilliant equalizer by Simranjit. India forms from the center of the pitch, and Simranjeet’s reverse hit works in front of the target!
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07:27 (actual)
start the second quarter | GER 1-0 India
The second quarter has started. India really needs to improve and find an equalizer.
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07:23 (actual)
First Quarter Over | GER 1-0 India
The first quarter ended and Germany lead 1-0 against India. It rained penalty corners for the Germans in the first quarter and India really need to build up some momentum.
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07:14 (actual)
KG First Half | 3:33′ First | GER 1-0 India
India is increasingly bearing the pressure put on them by the German attacks. India is trying to rebuild, but Germany is rapidly regrouping.
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07:10 (IST)
Ruhr sheds tears in front of Indian midfield. 7:24 First | GER 1-0 India
Jan Christopher Ruhr crosses Indian midfield but loses balance. He gets a tackle near the Indian goal.
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07:06 (actual)
Rupinderr | 10:48 ‘First | GER 1-0 India
It is directed to Rupinder, and his attempt kills the first German along the way.
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07:06 (actual)
Penalty corner for India | 10:54 ‘First | GER 1-0 India
Mandeep got a penalty corner for India. Can they match?
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07:03 (actual)
Germany took an early lead. 13:21 First | GER 1-0 India
Timur Oruz gives Germany an early lead!!! It was also his first goal of the tournament, and it was a field goal.
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07:00 (actual)
The action begins!
And we are walking to the OE Hockey Stadium, as India takes on Germany in their bronze medal match!
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06:58 (actual)
The team complicates!
The national anthem is over, and both teams form their respective groups.
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06:55 (IST)
For formalities both the teams left!
Both the teams have entered the field to complete the formalities. The national anthem has begun!
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06:54 (actual)
Head to Head Record in the Olympics
India has faced Germany five times, winning only once. Meanwhile, Germany has won three times. Can India register another victory today?
We are less than an hour away from the start #Hockey for men #A bronze Medal game between India and Germany. #tokyo2020
Here’s His Head To Head Record #olympics @TheHockeyIndia @dhb_hockey
— International Hockey Federation (@FIH_Hockey) 5 August 2021
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