Hockey World Championship: Germany declasses Oranje Team

Germany vs. Netherlands - a giant duel

After a gala performance against the Netherlands, the German hockey men were a big step closer to the World Cup quarter-finals. The second half brings the turning point. Today after a win against Malaysia the quarter-finals have been reached.

Thanks to a strong final sprint, the German hockey men have clinched an important victory against the Netherlands at the World Cup in India which made them able to qualify for the quarter-finals.

The team of national coach Stefan Kermas beat the arch-rivals 4:1 (1:1) after a difficult start and has every reason to hope for a group win and a direct ticket to the quarter-finals.

The first two goals for Germany were scored after penalty corners. After the equalizer by Mathias Müller (30th), it was Lucas Windfeder (52nd) who put Germany on the winning track. Marco Miltkau (54) and Christopher Rühr (58) set the final accents. Valentin Verga (13th) had achieved the initial lead for the opponent.

Field Hockey?

The North Americans might be confused what I am talking about. Hockey in Europe is played usually on grass, clay or synthetic fields and is a team game with eleven players, including the goalie.