The Bharatiye Junior Men’s Hockey Team recently pulled off a thrilling win against the Netherlands, securing a spot in the Semi-Finals of the FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup in Malaysia.
In their journey so far, Bharat won against Korea, faced a defeat from Spain, and dominated Canada with a 10-1 victory. The standout moment was their comeback against the Netherlands, winning 4-3 in the Quarter-Finals. Captain Uttam Singh highlighted the team’s experience in handling pressure, having won crucial matches before.
Looking at their track record against Germany this year, Bharat has faced them four times and lost every match, including a recent 3-6 defeat in the Sultan of Johor Cup. The Chief Coach acknowledges Germany’s strength but emphasizes that the team has studied all their opponents and learned from previous encounters. The goal is to execute their plan effectively.
Despite the challenging history, Captain Uttam Singh is optimistic about the Semi-Final. He points out that the dream of every player is to win the Final, and the team is putting in the hard work. With a good understanding of Germany’s strengths and weaknesses, they aim not just to participate but to win the tournament.
Being the only Asian team in the Semi-Finals adds to the team’s determination. Captain Uttam Singh expresses confidence in their form and preparation, emphasizing the motivation to win. The match against Germany is scheduled for December 14 at 15:30 hrs IST, and you can catch it on Sports 18 – 3 and Sports 18 – 1 HD, or live-streamed on JioCinema.
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