Indian Junior Women's Hockey Team Shows Resilience in 4-6 Loss to Germany

The Indian junior women's hockey team displayed resilience and determination in their fifth match of their European tour, despite suffering a 4-6 defeat to Germany. After conceding six goals in the first half, India rallied back with four goals in the second half, showcasing their fighting spirit.

Germany started the match aggressively, scoring early in the first quarter and doubling their lead soon after. India's defense held strong, successfully defending multiple penalty corners. However, Germany managed to score a third goal before the end of the first quarter.

The second quarter saw India start brightly, but they were unable to find the back of the net. Germany extended their lead to 6-0 in the third quarter, including a successful penalty corner conversion.

Undeterred, India fought back in the final quarter. Sanjana Horo scored India's first goal, followed by another from Horo and goals from Binima Dhan and Kanika Siwach. India's late surge reduced the margin to 4-6, but it was not enough to secure a victory.

On Sunday, India lost 0-1 to Germany in their fourth match. Germany scored early in the first quarter, and despite India's efforts to equalize, they were unable to find the net. Germany nearly doubled their lead in the final quarter, but India's goalkeeper denied their penalty stroke. India's final chance came in the form of a penalty corner, but they failed to convert it, resulting in a 0-1 defeat.

India will face Dutch club side Oranje Rood in Breda, Netherlands on May 29 in their next match.

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