Overview
- Germany’s goals came from Lukas Kossel (14', 30'), Titus Wex (15'), Jonas von Gersum (40') and Ben Hasbach (49'), with Anmol Ekka pulling one back for India in the 51st minute.
- India play Argentina for third place on December 10 at 5:30 p.m. IST at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium in Egmore, Chennai.
- Sreejesh said the team committed “silly mistakes,” stressed avoiding early concessions, and urged sharper execution and composure in knockout play.
- Analysts highlighted Germany’s aggressive high press and superior structure that pinned India in their own half and exposed midfield links and set-piece inefficiency.
- Germany advance to a final against Spain, as coverage also noted the strong, vocal backing from travelling German families in Chennai.