Germany vs Australia Highlights: : Hockey Pro League LIVE – World Champions Germany defeated Australia 1-0 in the second leg of the FIH Hockey Pro League 2022-23. Malte Hellwig scored the goal through a Penalty corner to give his team lead in the contest on Saturday, 11th March 2023. The goal was enough for the World Champions to seal the win. The match was played at the Birsa Munda Stadium in Rourkela. Follow Hockey Pro League 2023 LIVE updates on InsideSport.IN
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Australia started the game on the front foot but it was Germany who created the first clear opening chance. They earned a penalty corner and a powerful hit by Malte Hellwig struck the top left corner of the backboard giving the world champions the lead. The World champions ended the first quarter with the goal.
Australia continued their search for the equaliser but Germany remained disciplined in defence. Australia won their first penalty corner with 5 minutes left in the half but Danneberg in the goal for Germany, made the save. Jack Welch forced another save out of Danneberg with a powerful hit from the top of the circle and Hinrichs was sharp in gathering the rebound and clearing. The Kookaburras were left searching for the goal.
Germany vs Australia LIVE: Australia set to begin campaign in second leg of Hockey Pro League, eye revenge against Germany after World Cup 2023 semifinal loss – Follow Hockey Pro League LIVE updatesIn the second half, Australia had a fantastic opportunity. Sharp hit shot from the top of the circle, but Ephraums deflected it away, denying the goal. The third quarter failed to produce a goal despite the high intensity as Australia’s search for an equaliser and Germany’s search for a cushion continued into the final fifteen minutes.
Australia won a penalty corner with 10 minutes left in the game. It was Welch who took on the corner but his shot was run down brilliantly by Tom Grambusch. Australia won another penalty corner a few seconds later, but a fantastic double save by Danneberg continued to frustrate the Kookaburras.
With 15 seconds left in the game Australia mustered one final chance through a penalty corner, but Danneberg saved again and earned Germany a win and all three points.
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