FIH Pro League Hellwig’s goal helps Germany to win against Australia

Rourkela : A goal in the 7th minute of the match proved enough for World Champion Germany as they defeated Australia 1-0 in a mini-cluster match of the FIH Hockey Pro League at the Birsa Munda International Stadium here on Saturday.

Malte Hellwig scored off a penalty corner in the 7th minute of the match for Germany, who then kept the Kookaburras at bay for the remaining three quarters to win the match.

Australia had plenty of chances, but German goalkeeper Jean-Paul Danneberg was incredible in the goal, pulling off brilliant saves all through the game, securing Germany's clean sheet and earning all 3 points for them.

With this win, Germany have 11 points from three outright wins, one draw, one win in a shoot-out and two defeats in a shoot-out. They are tied on 11 points with India, who too have 11 points. IANS

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