The Indian women’s hockey team suffered a 1-3 defeat in opposition to Germany within the 5 Nations Tournament Valencia 2023 on Tuesday. This was India’s third loss on the trot in Valencia. 

Germany, ranked one place above India at world No. 5, bought their objectives by captain Nike Lorez (11’), Hanna Carina Granitzki (23’) and Charlotte Stapenhorst (52’). Nikki Pradhan (34′) pulled one again for the Indian hockey staff within the third quarter however the solitary aim solely proved to be a comfort.

Germany took cost of the sport within the first quarter. With simply over 4 minutes to go within the first quarter, captain Nike Lorez slotted the ball previous Indian goalkeeper Bichu Devi Kharibam to place Germany within the driver’s seat. 

Hanna Carina Granitzki doubled the lead for Germany within the second quarter by a penalty nook aim and left India with a mountain to climb. 

The Indian hockey staff began the second half with renewed vigour. As the strain continued to mount on Germany, Nikki Pradhan powered a shot into aim from a penalty nook and introduced India with a gap within the contest. 

However, the momentum shifted again in Germany’s favour as Charlotte Stapenhorst’s aim restored their two-goal lead with eight minutes to go for full time. The Germans finally noticed off the remaining interval and sealed the victory. 

India have been defeated 2-3 by Spain within the opener earlier than dropping to Belgium 1-2 of their earlier match. India will play Ireland of their last match on Thursday.