India at Tokyo Olympics Day 13 LIVE Updates: India 1-2 Germany Men’s hockey bronze match

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7:37 AM: Two errors in two minutes and two goals! India suddenly trail 3-1 despite brilliant start in the second quarter. Just 4 minutes of play left in the quarter.

7:35 AM: Niklas Wellen puts Germany ahead again from open play INDIA 1-2 GERMANY.

7:33 AM: India are allowing Germany to keep all the possession following the goal while patiently waiting for an opening through the counter. However, unlike Germany, they are unable to counter with ease.

7:29 AM: India started off the second half almost immediately with the goal as three Indian forwards found each other in a field-goal move before Simranjit Singh got better of his marker before slotting the goal in with power. More of the same needed.

7:27 AM: GOAL! SIMRANJIT SINGH reverse stick shot is too hot to handle for Germany goalkeeper, India is back in the game.

7:22 AM: Germany’s Jan Ruhr tries a 360 degree flick for the last penalty corner of the quarter but Indian defenders were quick to rush out and block the flick. First quarter ends Germany leading 1-0.

7:21 AM: Plenty is happening in the middle! Rohidas enforces another penalty corner which was then saved by goalkeeper PR Sreejesh. Nervy moments for India as referee is checking for another possible penalty corner after checking for dangerous play by India.

7:19 AM: Amit Rohidas rushses out well to block it but concedes another penalty corner.

7:18 AM: And the penalty corner is awarded and will probably be the last action of the half with no time left on the clock.

7:17 AM: Germany ask for a penalty corner review after hitting India on the counter; a possible contact of the ball by an Indian foot inside their circle.

7:13 AM: Germany have been very tight with their defending at the back as all 11 of them are in their own half to clutter their circle; India are trying to build up their move but have been impatient in building one.

7:11 AM: India, in their attempt to go forward in numbers, are leaving space at the back, allowing Germany to attack on the counter. However, Sreejesh has remained big in the goal; making two important saves to keep India in the game.

7:08 AM: (Hockey) Following the early goal conceded India have increased their intensity in the attack and trying to get closer to the goal. However, their moves are not cohesive enough yet as they try to gain momentum.

7:06 AM: (Wrestling) Don’t forget guys, Anshu Malik will take on Russian wrestler Valeria Koblova in the repechage round of women’s individual 57kg category at 7:37 AM.

7:02 AM: (Hockey) Timur Oruz becomes the 10th individual goal scorer for Germany at this Olympics as the European side takes lead in the second minute of the opening quarter from open play.

7:02 AM: (Hockey) INDIA 0-1 GERMANY Worst-start possible for India!

6:57 AM: (Hockey) Indian players looked pumped up and determine during the national anthem; it certainly means a lot to the team.

6:56 AM: (Hockey) Both the teams are out and in the queue for their respective national anthems; Indian national anthem to begin anytime soon.

6:49 AM: (Wrestling) While the India vs Germany match is set to kick off at 7 AM, wrestler Anshu Malik will also trying her hands in the repechage rounds (bronze medal) of 57kg women’s individual ranking.

6:42 AM: (Golf) Aditi Ashok is Tied-3 with a par -6 behind Denmark Madsen Koerstz and Madelene Sagstrsom during the Round 2 of women’s individual golf on Thursday morning. Diksha Dagar is down to 58th place with the Round 2 action still underway.

6:30 AM: INDIA VS GERMANY IS UP NEXT! The all-important men’s hockey bronze medal match will begin at 7:00 AM IST.

4:00 AM: Indian golfers Aditi Ashok and Diksha Dagar begin their campaign in round 2 of women’s individual strokeplay. Aditi shares the second position with World No. 1 Nelly Korda at the end of round 1 while Diksha stands 56th.

3:55 AM: Hello and welcome to the Live coverage of day 13 of India’s action at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Another action-filled day awaits the Indian contingent in the Japanese capital. The Indian men’s hockey team, the winner of eight Olympic golds, will be hoping to claim their first medal at the Games in 41 years. They will face Germany in the bronze medal playoff. Meanwhile, Ravi Kumar Dahiya will be the cynosure of the wrestling contingent as he vies for a historic gold. Here’s all you can expect from the Indian contingent on Thursday, August 5.