Argentina upset six-time champions Germany to win Junior Men’s Hockey World Cup 2021
The six-time champions were the favourites to win the World Cup but Argentina played a brilliant game to outplay their opponent on the matchday.
The six-time champions were the favourites to win the World Cup but Argentina played a brilliant game to outplay their opponent on the matchday.
Sudeep Chirmako scored the lone goal for India, but Timothee Clement’s show overshadowed his contribution.
Gonessa has been found to have breached the FIH Code of Conduct and has been given the penalty by FIH’s Technical Delegate Adam Webster.
Germany have advanced to the finale after outplaying India 4-2 in the semi-final, while Argentina registered a nail-biting win over France to compete for a second title.
The Indian team had already succumbed to a defeat against the same opposition in their tournament opener and this will be the perfect time to avenge that loss.
France and India had played their campaign opener against each other and the visitors had won the contest 5-4.
Germany will face Argentina in the final on December 5.
In the end, security and match referees had to intervene to separate the players.
Argentina beat France 3-1 in a penalty shootout.
India face Germany in the semi-final of the event on December 3.
India will begin their campaign on Wednesday when they lock horns with France in an evening game, with action beginning from IST 8:00 PM onwards.