Tomorrow’s match: April 15, Friday: India vs Germany – 5:00 PM IST. An earlier start.

Points table: India on top but the Netherland have a lot of matches in hand.

FT: IND 3-0 GER

India won comfortably but Germany got some good experience too.

FT: IND 3-0 GER

And that is how it ends. The young German team gave it a good shot but you don’t want to give PCs to India. You do that and they more often than not will punish you. Reid wanted more from open play in the second but not sure if he has got that. India win and go to 24 points in the FIH Pro League.

Q4: IND 3-0 GER

Yellow card for Hardik and he goes off with 2 mins left in the match. The match is almost done.

Q4: IND 3-0 GER

India get their referral right. No PC for Germany but some good pressure by the visitors.

Q4: IND 3-0 GER

Lovely move by the Germans and it leads to a shot on goal but Pathak stands tall to keep the ball out.

Q4: IND 3-0 GER

Another PC but this time Stadler saves well. Harmanpreet has been so good for India and the hosts have been using their runners on either flank well too.

Q3: IND 3-0 GER

PC for India and goal!! Abhishek injecting the ball in and then deflecting it in. Lovely play by Harmanpreet to pick the man on the left post too. Q3 ends too.

Q3: IND 2-0 GER

But for the one run by Hardik, the Germans have managed to snuff out most of the Indian attacks. India need to be more clinical going forward.

Q3: IND 2-0 GER

Germany trying harder but the gap in experience is evident. India staying in control and the threat that Reid wants in open play hasn’t exactly made its presence felt yet.

Q3: IND 2-0 GER

India mess up the trap off the injection but a superb run by Hardik. It had great pace and intent. Nice direct run.

Q3: IND 2-0 GER

What pace by Hardik! In full flow and he takes it right to the German circle. Can’t get the final ball in but earns a PC for India.

Q3: IND 2-0 GER

India want more in the free play while Germany want a goal. Clear goals for both teams and that should make things interesting.

HT: IND 2-0 GER

India coach Graham Reid: I don’t think any coach will be happy with 2-0. We have done well from the corners but we need to do more in the free play.

HT: IND 2-0 GER

A quick look at the stats at HT.

HT: IND 2-0 GER

And that is half-time. India have a two-goal lead thanks to Harmanpreet. He has scored both goals and India will be pretty happy about how the game is placed.

Q2: IND 2-0 GER

GOAL!!! Another PC, another goal. Harmanpreet firing it in low and wrong-footing Stadler. It wasn’t about power... this one... this was about placement.

Q2: IND 1-0 GER

Lovely scoop into the circle and Abhishek controlled it but his shot couldn’t find Shilanand at the back post.

Q2: IND 1-0 GER

Another PC for India thanks to a good referral; another opportunity for Harmanpreet but this time Stadler saved it well.

Q2: IND 1-0 GER

Rohidas gets his trap wrong in the circle and Max unleashes a shot at goal. It goes wide but India need to stay alert here.

Q2: IND 1-0 GER

GOAL!!! A PC and that generally means Harmanpreet is in business. A superbly taken drag flick... low and to the right. Almost unstoppable.

Q2 begins: IND 0-0 GER

The important thing for India will be to maintain their composure on the field and not get too impatient. They are still dominating the game and the goal will come if they keep this up.

Q1 ends: IND 0-0 GER

A young German team but they are doing their best to compete here. The first quarter comes to an end, India have looked better but they still don’t have a goal to show for it and at the end of the day, that is what matters.

Q1: IND 0-0 GER

India have had a lot of possession but they haven’t been clinical with their chances yet. They will want to start changing that soon.

Q1: IND 0-0 GER

Some lovely skills from Abhishek on display. A little dab of aerial skills as well and the German defender was left on the ground.

Q1: IND 0-0 GER

PC for India. Jugraj takes it but it is defended well and then Nilakanta’s shot goes wide. Good pressure from India.

Q1: IND 0-0 GER

Nice run by Rohidas along the line but he is unable to control it and it goes out. Both teams looking to settle down in the early going.

Q1: IND 0-0 GER

Shamsher get injured early but shakes it off. Important for India to start well and not let this German team gain early confidence.

National anthems done: Time for the match to begin. India clearly not wanting complacency to become a factor here. As Reid said, ‘any team from Germany is a good one.’

Head-to-head: A chance for India to get some top-level competition ahead of the Asian Games.

Top scorers: Harmanpreet Singh has been big for India. He has been on target and when he is, he is hard to stop.

Hello and welcome to our coverage of the FIH Pro League tie between India and Germany. Germany is currently second in the group standings with 17 points. They managed six wins (one from a shootout) from their eight matches, along with two defeats. But this is a tie with a difference as the Germans have sent a very young team to India – 12 of the 22 players will be making their senior debuts during the two matches. India, meanwhile, is at the top of the leaderboard with 21 points after winning seven matches (one through a shootout) and even though they are also trying out a lot of players, there is a much more settled look to their side.

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