Men's FIH World Cup 2023 Semifinal Match Result: India lose to Germany 1-4 to go out of title run; to play third-place match

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Men's FIH Junior World Cup 2023 Semifinal Match Result: India were at fault for missing chances galore as they went down to six-time champions Germany 1-4 to go out of the title run in Kuala Lumpur on Thursday (December 14).

Sudeep Chirmako scored the sole goal for India from open play while 12 penalty corners were not converted against a clinical Germany, who made their chances count on the afternoon to reach another final. India will now play a third-place match against Spain while Germany will face France in the final both on December 16.

The Indians earlier defeated the Netherlands, who are ranked fourth in the world, 4-3 on Tuesday in the quarterfinals after putting on an incredible show of guts and spirit. However, on Thursday, Ben Hasbach's clinical show proved their deathnote.

The German forward gave them the lead twice in the first quarter on either side of Chirmako's goal before Paul Glander and Florian Sperling scored in the third and fourth quarter respectively to seal the win.

In the first quarter, Hasbach's opening goal agianst the run of play was negated by Chirmako in a quarter dominated by India. Hasbach seized possession of the ball following a mistake in midfield to score on the rebound and give Germany the lead.

With a brilliant strike from the edge of the circle, Chirmako gave India an equaliser. The German goalkeeper had come forward to narrow the angle, but the Indian kept him at bay to sneak the goal in. But that was the only thing going for the Indian team's way.

Hasbach's goal was negated by Chirmako in a closely contested first quarter. Hasbach seized possession of the ball following a mistake in midfield to score on the rebound and give Germany the lead.

With a brilliant strike from the edge of the circle, Chirmako gave India an equaliser. The German goalkeeper had come forward to narrow the angle, but the Indian kept him at bay to sneak the goal in. But that was the only thing going for the Indian team's way. If India had converted at least one of the four PCs they were awarded, they might have gained the upper hand. It was not to be, though.