Germany – India 3-2 (1-1 halftime)

India lost the battle but won the Pool A war after suffering its first loss at this Champions Trophy with a 3-2 decision against Germany. The Germans earned the come-from-behind win, but India still won Pool A thanks to a better goal difference. As the top seed out of Group A, India will face Belgium in Thursday’s quarterfinal, which finished last in Pool B. Germany closes out the preliminary round in second place and will take on the third-place team from Pool B in its quarterfinal.

Germany’s win came thanks to a strong five minutes in the second half that saw them come from a 2-1 deficit to earn the 3-2 win.

Gurwinder Singh Chandi kicked things off quickly when he stormed downfield and put in the quick 1-0 goal just four minutes into action. Germany calmly regrouped after falling behind and was eventually rewarded when one of the few veterans on the team, Oliver Korn scored on a strong second effort to bring the sides even at one.

India opened up the second half scoring when Nithin Thimmaiah deflected in a second effort penalty corner shot five minutes after the break. The Indian lead held for more than 15 minutes until Patrick Schmidt deflected in a shot from Tobias Matania. The Germans took their first lead of the game two minute later when Matania scored on penalty corner. The Indian pressured the German net through the last whistle, but couldn’t get the equalizer.

Germany must await the outcome of today’s last game for its’ quarterfinal opponent.

Notes: Today was the 600^th game in Champions Trophy history