FIH Hockey Women's Jr World Cup: India beat Germany 2-1

Potchefstroom: After a sensational 5-1 win against Wales in their opening game at the FIH Hockey Women's Junior World Cup in South Africa, the Salima Tete-led Indian team beat Germany 2-1 in their second pool D match, thus booking their place in the quarterfinals of the prestigious quadrennial event here on Sunday.

While Indian Junior Women's goalkeeper Bichu Devi Kharibam came up with a phenomenal performance at the goal post, Lalremsiami (2') and Mumtaz Khan (25') scored a goal each in India's win.

Meanwhile, Germany bounced back in the final quarter with Jule Bleuel scoring a fine field goal from the top of the circle in the 57th minute. While it looked like the Germans could have equalised, India held their nerves in the tense final moments to keep the lead and seal their quarterfinals berth.

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