Hockey: India vs Germany last five meetings
Look at the last five results for India vs Germany hockey matches.
The world of men’s field hockey has long been dominated by two powerhouses: India and Germany. These teams have a rich history and continue to be major players on the international stage.
The Indian men’s hockey team, often called the “Men in Blue,” has a legendary status in hockey. They were unbeatable at the Olympics for many years, winning eight gold medals between 1928 and 1980.
At one point, they didn’t lose a single Olympic game for 32 years! India has also won big tournaments like the World Cup, Asian Games, and Asian Champions Trophy several times.
Also Read: Hockey at Olympics: Full list of medal winners
Germany joined the top ranks of hockey a bit later but has made a big impact. They’ve won four Olympic gold medals and taken the World Cup title three times. In 2002, Germany surprised everyone by beating Australia to win the World Cup, showing they were now one of the best teams in the world.
While India and Germany aren’t traditional rivals like India and Pakistan, they’ve had some important matches against each other.
Their most recent big game was at the 2024 Paris Olympics. India lost their semifinals match against Germany 2-3 and missed the chance to reach the finals.
Both teams continue to perform well in international hockey. India recently won gold medals at the 2022 Asian Games and 2023 Asian Champions Trophy. Germany remains a strong team in European competitions and global tournaments.
Also Read: Hockey: India vs Germany head-to-head record
India vs Germany hockey last five meetings
5. India 1–0 Germany (19 February, 2025)
India avenged their previous match defeat and secured their second win of the FIH Pro League 2024–25 season with a 1-0 victory over Germany at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar.
Gurjant Singh scored the decisive goal early in the first quarter, capitalising on a rebound after Mandeep Singh’s attempt was saved.
India’s defence, led by captain Harmanpreet Singh, stood firm under sustained German pressure. Goalkeepers Krishan Bahadur Pathak and Suraj Karkera made crucial saves, especially during a tense final quarter when Germany earned multiple penalty corners. India held their nerve to seal the win and will next face Ireland.
4. Germany 4–1 India (18 February 2025)
India suffered a 4-1 defeat to reigning world champions Germany in their FIH Pro League 2024–25 clash at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar.
Germany struck early through Florian Sperling before Gurjant Singh equalised for India. However, Thies Prinz restored Germany’s lead before halftime.
Despite India creating several chances and showing attacking intent, they failed to convert the opportunities, including a penalty corner.
In the second half, Michel Struthoff capitalised on a rebound to extend Germany’s lead, and Raphael Hartkopf added a late fourth goal.
3. India 5-3 Germany (October 24, 2024)
India avenged their defeat in style as they had the lost opener against Germany in the hockey test series at New Delhi. Sukhjeet Singh and Harmanpreet Singh scored braces as Abhishek scored the fifth goal for the men in blue.
The German side found a bit of hope when lian Mazkour netted in twice and Henrik Mertgens scored the third goal but they could not find a way through the Indian defence.
2. India 0-2 Germany (October 23, 2024)
India could not take advantage of playing in the home turf as Germany secured a dominant win. The Germans started on the offense as Henrik Mertgens scored the opening goal in fourth minute.
Indian Captain Harmanpreet Singh missed a crucial penalty stroke as German skipper Lukas Windfeder scored the winning goal in the 30th minute.
1. India 2-3 Germany (August 8, 2024)
India lost the Paris Olympics 2024 semi-finals match to the world champions Germany. The Men In Blue took an early lead through Harmanpreet Singh’s penalty corner goal. However, world no. 2 Germany bounced back and scored twice to take a 2-1 lead.
India equalized in the third quarter, but a late goal by Germany’s Marco Miltkau prevented India from reaching the Olympic hockey final.
Who won the most recent India vs Germany match?
India won the latest encounter 1–0 on February 19, 2025, with Gurjant Singh scoring the decisive goal in the FIH Pro League.
What happened in the Paris Olympics 2024 semifinal?
Germany defeated India 3–2 in the semifinal, with Marco Miltkau scoring a late winner to deny India a place in the final.
How did India perform in the February 2025 Pro League matches?
India lost the first match 4–1 but bounced back strongly the next day with a 1–0 victory against Germany.
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