Here is all you need to know ahead of the Hockey Men's Junior World Cup 2023 semi-finals with India taking on Germany.
Last Updated: 12.03 AM, Dec 14, 2023
India is poised to take on Germany in the FIH Hockey Men's Junior World Cup 2023 semi-final in Kuala Lumpur on Thursday. The Indian team secured their spot in the final four after an exhilarating 4-3 victory against the Netherlands in the quarter-final.
Buoyed by their impressive comeback, the Indian team will enter the top four with high spirits. However, they will need to adopt a defensive strategy while capitalizing on their attacking prowess, a key strength for the team.
Facing the German team, known for their robust defensive structure and effective counter-attacks, will pose a formidable challenge. The Germans are adept at maintaining defensive solidity and exploiting opportunities through quick countermoves.
Simultaneously, the other semi-final will witness Spain competing against France in what promises to be another intense clash.
Fixture Timings:
India vs Germany - December 14, 3:30 PM IST
Spain vs France - December 14, 6:00 PM IST
Live streaming on OTT:
The semi-finals of the FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup 2023 in Kuala Lumpur will be telecast live on the Sports18 network. The match can also be live-streamed on the Jio Cinema app and website.
Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup India squad:
Goalkeepers: Mohith HS, Ranvijay Singh Yadav
Defenders: Shardanand Tiwari, Amandeep Lakra, Rohit, Sunil JoJo, Amir Ali
Midfielders: Vishnukant Singh, Poovanna CB, Rajinder Singh, Amandeep, Aditya Singh
Forwards: Uttam Singh (C), Aditya Lalage, Araijeet Singh Hundal (VC), Sourabh Anand Kushwaha, Sudeep Chirmako, Boby Singh Dhami
Replacement players: Sukhvinder, Sunit Lakra