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40' - Another counter from India

Again a brilliant counter from India and again the chance goes begging. India might be in the lead, but they cannot afford to let these chances slip. Germany with the possession again.

38' - Beautiful run from INDIA

A beautiful run from India from the left flank, but the chance goes begging as the German defenders maintain their composure to tackle it cleanly. It was 3 v 2 in India's favour, but they failed to put in. 

IND 2-0 GER

SAVED!

A wonderful block from the German goalie with her left foot ensures the scoreline stays the same.

PC, INDIA!

A beautiful run from Sharmila before passing to Lalremsiami. The latter's pass is extremely poor, but it somehow goes on to hit the boot of a German defender. PC for INDIA!

IND 2-0 GER

32' - Germans on the charge

Germany once again start with the attack, but India finds a counter via a beautiful run from Salima Tete before they surrender the possession. 

"We need to remain calm"

"We need to remain calm in both our attack and defence," says the Indian coach Erik Wonnik during the halftime interview with the official broadcaster.

HALF TIME!

Neither India's nor Germany's, this was Bichu Devi Kharibam's half!

The Indian custodian has been sensational today and has helped India have a two-goal cushion at the halftime, instead of trailing. They might have a comfortable lead, but the way the Germans are attacking it is just a matter of time before India crumbles. 

Salima Tete and co need to find a way to keep the possession and slow the game down in the next 30 minutes. India do sense they have a foot in the quarterfinals, but this contest is far from over.

28' - Germany keep missing their chances

I don't remember the number of PCs India have gifted to Germany, but the Europeans refuse to score. Hit very wide this time. India have not been clinical in the defence and they should definitely be worried by the rate at which they are conceding PCs.

25' - INDIA SCORESSSSS!

India with a counter out of nowhere and they have managed to sneak one past in. The women in blue are handed a PC, they miss it the first time but convert it in the second.

A wonderful dragflick from Reet and an equally sensational deflection from Mumtaz to extend India's lead.

IND 2-0 GER

PENALTY STROKE SAVED!

WHAT ARE YOU, BICHU DEVI? WHAT ARE YOU?

Another PC for Germany, this time via a stick check from Lalremsiami. They attempt a variation and Bichu Devi is beaten. But, the ball does not go in and instead strikes the foot of Ishika Chaudhary. Penalty Stroke awarded.

It seemed to be an easy equaliser for Germany, but Bichu Devi denies them yet again. Dives full length to her right and blocks a powerful shot. STUNNING EFFORT!