The Indian women's hockey team defeated Germany in a dramatic shoot-out in the ongoing FIH Hockey Pro League. India beat World No. 5 Germany 3-0 to avenge their first leg defeat on Sunday.
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Indian captain Savita Punia and goalkeeper saved 3 goals and ended the match in a 1-1 draw at the end of the regulation time. India was successful in all their three attempts, Kumari Sangita, Tete Salima, and Sonika scored in the shoot-out. On the other hand, Germany failed to net a single in their three tries. The Indian goalkeeper Savita was simply brilliant in the FIH Hockey Pro League match at the Kalinga Stadium.
The low sticks and high spirits paid off! An exciting show put up by Hockey India Women’s team in the shootouts at the clash against Germany counterparts today, 13 March 2022 at Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneswar. pic.twitter.com/jyLQAqBtfb
— Hockey India (@TheHockeyIndia) March 13, 2022