Hockey World Cup: Grambusch Brothers Take Germany To Semi-finals, Netherlands Join Them | Hockey News

Germany edged out England in penalty shootout under dramatic circumstances after trailing 0-2 two minutes before regulation time to book a berth in the FIH Men’s World Cup semifinals where Netherlands joined them with a win over South Korea on Wednesday. Germany struck in the 58th and 59th minutes through captain Mats Grambusch and his younger brother Tom to take the quarterfinal match to the penalty shootout where they prevailed over a heart-broken England team 4-3, snatching win from the jaws of defeat.

Germany, who had finished second in Pool B and defeated France 5-1 in the crossover match, face three-time champions and last edition bronze medallists Australia in the semifinals on Friday.

In the second quarterfinal match of the day at the Kalinga Stadium, last two editions runners-up Netherlands ended gritty South Korea’s more-than-expected run in the tournament with a 5-1 win to set up a last-four clash with Belgium on Friday.

South Korea, who had stunned 2016 Rio Olympics champions Argentina in the crossover match on Monday, yet again punched above their weight as they gave a spirited fight to their more fancied opponents, ranked third in the world. South Korea are ranked ninth in the world.

South Korea were the only Asian side that remained in the quarterfinals.

The vociferous spectators at the Kalinga Stadium thought that England would wrap up the match comfortably after Zachary Wallace (12th) and Liam Ansell (33rd) had given them a 2-0 lead but, to their astonishment, the Germans came back roaring to score goals in the 58th and 59th minutes through Mats and Tom Grambusch respectively.

Just before that Christopher Ruhr had wasted a chance from the penalty stroke in the 57th minute.

When Germany was training 1-2 and got a penalty stroke with one minute to go in the match, Mats asked his younger brother Tom to take it. Tom made no mistake from the spot to take the match to the penalty shootout.

Niklas Wellen, Hannes Muller, Prinz Thies and Christopher Ruhr scored for Germany in the shootout. For England, James Albery, Zachary Wallace, Phil Roper struck while David Goodfield missed.

“It was a crazy match for sure, we were behind for most of the match. But we were able to convert the chances that came our way late in the match. It shows the character of the team,” Mats said.

“Our parents must be watching this match and they must be extremely happy seeing that we both scored in a crucial match for the team and country,” Tom said.

The German fightback was reminiscent of their national football team which is famous for its never-say-die attitude.

“It is a cruel game, you were 2-0 up less than five minutes to go in the match and you lost the game,” rued England captain David Ames.

England had directly made it to the quarterfinals after topping Pool D ahead of India.

They started as the more attacking side and took the lead in the 12th minute after Jack Waller, Stuart Rushemere and Zachary Wallace combined beautifully. Waller cut into the striking circle from the right and Rushemere weaved around three German defenders before Wallace slammed home with a tennis-like volley.

Wallace had another go at the German goal but his shot, after dodging past a defender in the second quarter, was blocked by the goalkeeper.

Germany pressed in the second quarter with lot more players upfront but England defended well with man-to-man marking. But the relentless German attack resulted to their and the match’s first penalty corner, which they wasted. The Englishman did not give space to the Germans whenever they entered the striking circle.

Harry Martin got space and time to take a shot but the goalkeeper was again at the thick of things as he blocked Germany’s second penalty corner two minutes from half time.

Trailing 0-1 at half time, Germany let themselves down as Timur Oruz received a green card in the 31st minute for a two-minute suspension, and England pounded on that advantage to earn two back-to-back penalty corners and double their lead from the second one.

Liam Ansell made a soft touch of the ball after the stopper put it on his path and then sent a powerful shot which beat the German goalkeeper Alexander Stadler all ends up.

Germany were under tremendous pressure in the third quarter as Christopher Ruhr was shown a yellow card in the 38th minute for a five-minute suspension.

Just before the end of the third quarter, play was stopped after England’s Liam Sanford fell down on the turf and a few of his team-mates surrounded Ruhr but the umpires were able to calm the players down.

Germany got a penalty stroke in the 57th minute but Christopher Ruhr’s shot hit the crossbar. But one minute later, captain Mats Grambusch pulled one back with a field goal.

The match ended 2-2 in dramatic fashion and just a few seconds later, Mats’ brother Tom scored from the penalty stroke.

With 38 seconds left in the regulation time, Germany earned a penalty corner but England defended it under tense circumstances.

In the second quarterfinal match, Koen Bijen (27th and 31st) struck twice while Justen Blok (36th), Steijn van Heijningen (50th) and Teun Beins (58th) scored the other goals for the Netherlands.

Inwoo Seo (51st) scored the consolation goal for South Korea.

One would have thought that the Netherlands would roll over South Korea. But it was not to be as the small Asian country fought tooth and nail and were not intimidated by the reputation of their opponents.

Both South Korea and the Netherlands were goal-less in the first quarter with both sides earning two penalty corners each without utilising any of them.

The Netherlands were the dominant side in the second session with more circle penetration and took the lead three minutes from the first half, with Koen Bijen scoring a field goal.

The nimble-footed Koreans, however, did not just sit back. They made quick counter-attacks and forced two penalty corners though they could not convert any of them.

From the second penalty corner, penalty corner specialist Jang Jonghyun’s drag flick hit German umpire Ben Goentgen on the face after the ball deflected from the stick of a Dutch defender.

Goentgen, who fell down in pain before regaining composure, was helped out of the field and reserve umpire, Raghu Prasad of India, took charge for the remainder of the match.

The Netherlands took the game out of South Korea’s reach in the third quarter with two goals in the space of five minutes. Bijen got his second goal from a penalty corner in the 31st minute before Justen Blok struck a field goal in the 36th minute.

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India vs New Zealand, Hockey World Cup 2023 Highlights: India Out Of Quarter-final Race After Loss To New Zealand In Shootout | Hockey News

IND vs NZ, 2023 Hockey World Cup Highlights: India lost 4-5 (3-3) to New Zealand.© Twitter

India vs New Zealand, Hockey World Cup 2023, Highlights:India lost 4-5 to New Zealand in the penalty shootout of the FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup crossover match at the Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneswar on Sunday. The match moved into the penalties after both India and New Zealand were tied at 3 goals each in the full time. Lalit Upadhyay scored from the right flank to break the deadlock while Sukhjeet Singh followed him with another goal as India scored two in the second quarter. The same quarter also saw Sam Lane helping the guests close the gap on India. The hosts extended their lead to 3-1 as Varun Kumar scored India’s third goal in the third quarter. However, New Zealand scored later in the third quarter to make it 2-3 before they levelled the scores in the final quarter.

Here are the Highlights of the India vs New Zealand, 2023 Men’s Hockey World Cup Match, Straight from the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar

  • 21:20 (IST)

    IND vs NZ, Live: New Zealand defeat India

    Shamsher Singh fails to convert the opportunity into a goal as New Zealand defeat India to enter the quarterfinals of the FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup. With this loss, India bow out of the tournament.

    IND 4-5 NZ (Shootout)

  • 21:18 (IST)

    IND vs NZ, Live: Sam Lane converts it for NZ

    Sam Lane finally hits the target as New Zealand take a lead in the game. India under a lot of pressure now. 

    IND 4-5 NZ (Shootout)

  • 21:17 (IST)

    IND vs NZ, Live: Sukhjeet misses the shot

    India miss the target again as Sukhjeet Singh fails to deliver a goal. The game is getting more intense.

    IND 4-4 NZ (Shootout)

  • 21:16 (IST)

    IND vs NZ, Live: Phillips fails to convert

    What a thrilling game this is!!! Hayden Phillips fails to convert his opportunity into a goal as Krishna Pathak makes a brilliants save and the scores remain levelled.

    IND 4-4 NZ (Shootout)

  • 21:14 (IST)

    IND vs NZ, Live: Rajkumar hits it again

    Rajkumar perfectly finds a spot and places the ball into the nets as India get at par with New Zealand.

    IND 4-4 NZ (Shootout)

  • 21:13 (IST)

    IND vs NZ, Live: Findlay hits the target

    Sean Findlay finds the target and hits a goal as New Zealand again take a lead over India. 

    IND 3-4 NZ (Shootout)

  • 21:11 (IST)

    IND vs NZ, Live: Hiha fails to convert

    What a moment this is!!! Sreejesh successfully denies Hiha a chance to score as the match now goes into sudden death.

    IND 3-3 NZ (Shootout)

  • 21:09 (IST)

    IND vs NZ: Sukhjeet hits the equalizer

    Sukhjeet Singh comes like a saviour for India and converts the opportunity into a goal as scores are now levelled at 3-3.

    IND 3-3 NZ (Shootout)

  • 21:08 (IST)

    IND vs NZ: Sam Lane misses the target

    The match gets intense as Sam Lane also fails to put the last nail on the coffin and Sreejesh successfully denies New Zealand another goal. 

    IND 2-3 NZ (Shootout)

  • 21:06 (IST)

    IND vs NZ, Live: Shamsher fails to convert

    What a miss!!! India are in deep trouble as Shamsher Singh ends up losing his chance of scoring a goal. Brilliant work by the goalkeeper. 

    IND 2-3 NZ (Shootout)

  • 21:04 (IST)

    IND vs NZ, Live: Hayden hits the target

    New Zealand take a lead after Hayden brilliantly dodges Sreejesh and places the ball into the nets. A moment of worry for India.

    IND 2-3 NZ (Shootout)

  • 21:02 (IST)

    IND vs NZ, Live: Abhishek misses the shot

    What have you done Abhishek!! The situation gets tense after Abhishek fails to convert his opportunity into a goal. The New Zealand goalkeeper successfully make a save. 

    IND 2-2 NZ (Shootout)

  • 21:00 (IST)

    IND vs NZ, Live: Findlay scores for NZ

    Sean Findlay rises to the occasion and unleashes the shot towards the target and places the ball into nets. New Zealand get at par with India.

    IND 2-2 NZ (Shootout)

  • 20:59 (IST)

    IND vs NZ, Live: Rajkumar hits the target

    India get 2-1 lead in the shootout after Rajkumar successfully hits the target during the shootout. 

    IND 2-1 NZ (Shootout)

  • 20:51 (IST)

    IND vs NZ, Live: Kane Russell converts successfully

    New Zealand also get their first target on point after goalkeeper Sreejesh commits a foul during Sam Lane’s attempt, after which New Zealand get a penalty. Later, Kane Russell brilliantly places the ball into the nets as the visitors get at par with India.

    IND 1-1 NZ (Shootout)

  • 20:49 (IST)

    IND vs NZ, Live: Harmanpreet scores for India

    India get the penalty on target after captain Harmanpreet Singh successfully dribbles the ball and hits the target. 

    IND 1-0 NZ (Shootout)

  • 20:46 (IST)

    IND vs NZ, Live – Quarter 4: Time for shootouts

    As scores remained levelled at 3-3, the result of the crossover match between India and New Zealand will now be determined in the shootouts. The winner of the shootouts will qualify into quarterfinals. 

    IND 3-3 NZ

  • 20:41 (IST)

    IND vs NZ, Live – Quarter 4: Harmanpreet fails to convert

    India miss out on a brilliant opportunity to take a lead after Harmanpreet Singh fails to capitalize on the penalty corner. Harmanpreet produces a drag-flick but it lacks power and the coming threat gets easily averted by the defenders. 

    IND 3-3 NZ

  • 20:36 (IST)

    IND vs NZ, Live – Quarter 4: Yellow card to Ross

    The referee wastes no time and shows a yellow card to Nick Ross after he shows aggressive behavior during a tackle. He has been given 6-minute suspension from the match.

    IND 3-3 NZ

  • 20:33 (IST)

    IND vs NZ, Live – Quarter 4: GOAL

    GOAL!!! New Zealand finally take a sigh of relief as they score their third goal of the night and get at par with India. After Kane Russell could not capitalize on the aerial pass, Findlay finds the ball at the near post and fires a shot towards the target. The ball perfectly dodges goalkeeper Krishan Pathak and hits the net.

    IND 3-3 NZ

  • 20:26 (IST)

    IND vs NZ, Live: 4th quarter begins

    The 4th and the last quarter of the crossover match between India and New Zealand begins. India have taken 3-2 lead, after Lalit Kumar, Varun Kumar, and Sukhjeet scored for the hosts. Meanwhile, Sam Lane and Kane Russell scored for New Zealand. 

    IND 3-2 NZ

  • 20:23 (IST)

    IND vs NZ, Live – Quarter 3: GOAL!!!

    GOAL!!! New Zealand are giving a tough fight to India as they score their second goal of the night. Kane Russell brilliantly capitalizes on the penalty corner and unleashes a drag-flick, which straight away enters the net. The visitors are just one goal away from equallising the score, 

    IND 3-2 NZ

  • 20:18 (IST)

    IND vs NZ, Live – Quarter 3: GOAL!!!

    GOAL!!! What a shot from Varun Kumar as India get their third goal of the night. Varun receives a pass from Akashdeep Singh and fires a shot towards the target as Dixon completely fails to avert the coming danger. Moment of worry for New Zealand as the hosts have taken 3-1 lead.

    IND 3-1 NZ

  • 20:10 (IST)

    IND vs NZ, Live – Quarter 3: New Zealand enjoying possession

    So far in the 3rd quarter, New Zealand are holding the majority of possession. They are exchanging soft passes and creating some opportunities to get a score. 

    IND 2-1 NZ

  • 20:03 (IST)

    IND vs NZ, Live: 3rd Quarter begins

    The 3rd quarter of the crossover match between India and New Zealand begins. The hosts are in 2-1 lead and will look to maintain their dominance in the game. On the other hand, New Zealand will look to score more goals in order to take a lead. 

    IND 2-1 NZ

  • 19:55 (IST)

    IND vs NZ, Live: End of first-half

    This marks the end of the first-half of the crossover match between India and New Zealand. India have taken 2-1 lead over New Zealand in the game so far. Lalit Kumar Upadhyay and Sukhjeet scored for India while Sam Lane gave New Zealand their first breakthrough. 

    IND 2-1 NZ

  • 19:50 (IST)

    IND vs NZ, Live – Quarter 2: GOAL!!!

    GOAL!!! New Zealand finally take a sigh of relief after Sam Lane provide them with their first goal. Simon Child delivers a pass to Lane, who perfectly dodges Sreejesh to send the ball into the target. New Zealand eyeing another goal to get at par with India.

    IND 2-1 NZ

  • 19:48 (IST)

    IND vs NZ, Live – Quarter 2: GOAL!!!

    GOAL!!! Team India get their second breakthrough of the night after Sukhjeet scores for the hosts. Harmanpreet Singh produces a powerful drag-flick, which goes as a rebound to Sukhjeet, who then easily places it inside the net. India take 2-0 lead in the game.

    IND 2-0 NZ

  • 19:44 (IST)

    IND vs NZ, Live – Quarter 2: India miss another goal

    Varum Kumar fires a drag-flick after receive a penalty corner but goalkeeper Dixon makes a brilliant save. However, Nilakanta Sharma finds the ball and comfortably places it inside the net. But, India are denied the goal due to a back stick from Abhishek before the ball reached Nilakanta.

  • 19:35 (IST)

    IND vs NZ, Live – Quarter 2: GOAL!!!

    GOAL!!! Team India get their first breakthrough within few minutes of the second quarter. Harmanpreet Singh dribbles the ball and gives a pass to Shamsher, who in return perfectly passes it to Lalit, who then unleashes it towards the target. India have taken 1-0 lead. 

    IND 1-0 NZ

  • 19:32 (IST)

    IND vs NZ, Live: 2nd Quarter begins

    The second quarter of the crossover match between India and New Zealand starts. Both the teams are creating equal number of opportunities to get a goal and playing a aggressive game. It will be interesting to see that which will be taking the lead first. 

    IND 0-0 NZ

  • 19:30 (IST)

    IND vs NZ, Live: End of 1st Quarter

    This marks the end of the first quarter of the crossover match between India and New Zealand. Both the teams are struggling to get their first goal of the night. 

    IND 0-0 NZ

  • 19:29 (IST)

    IND vs NZ, Live – Quarter 1: India miss the penalty corner

    Harmanpreet unleashes a drag-flick towards the goal but Simon Child makes an excellent defense as India miss out on the opportunity to take a lead in the first quarter.

    IND 0-0 NZ

  • 19:27 (IST)

    IND vs NZ, Live – Quarter 1: Good save from Sreejesh

    New Zealand create a brilliant opportunity and unleash a shot towards the target. However, goalkeeper PR Sreejesh stands like a wall and comfortably stops the ball to avert the coming threat. Both teams still trying to get a goal.

    IND 0-0 NZ

  • 19:25 (IST)

    IND vs NZ, Live – Quarter 1: Green card to Manpreet

    Referee wastes no time and shows a green card to Manpreet Singh, after he shows an aggressive move during a tackle. India are down to 10 men.

    IND 0-0 NZ

  • 19:23 (IST)

    IND vs NZ, Live – Quarter 1: Good defence from India

    Sam Lane received a brilliant aerial pass on the edge of the circle. However, Indian defenders brilliantly avert the coming threat and deny New Zealand a possible chance to score. 

    IND 0:0 NZ

  • 19:18 (IST)

    IND vs NZ, Live – Quarter 1: Mandeep fails to convert

    Mandeep Singh enters the circle after the players in the midfield carries a brilliant attack. However, Mandeep fails to capitalize on the opportunity and India get a long corner. 

    IND 0-0 NZ

  • 19:11 (IST)

    IND vs NZ, Hockey WC Live – Quarter 1: We are underway

    The referee blows the whistle and the first quarter of the crossover match between India and New Zealand begins. Both the teams are eyeing a victory in order to qualify into the quarterfinals of the tournament. 

  • 19:09 (IST)

    IND vs NZ, Hockey WC Live: Time for the national anthem

    Both the teams are out on the field for their respective national anthems. We are just few minutes away from the crossover match between India and New Zealand. 

  • 19:03 (IST)

    IND vs NZ, Hockey WC Live: Spain defeat Malaysia

    Spain defeat Malaysia 4-3 (2-2) in the penalty shootout in the first crossover match of the FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup. Spain will now be going up against the three-time champion Australia in the quarterfinals.

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