FIH Pro League: Germany topples China 4-1
FIH Pro League: Germany topples China 4-1 Three penalty corner goals helped Germany overcome one goal deficit to beat China 4-1 in the FIH Pro League for women at Munchengladbach on Sunday.Playing before a knowledgable home crowd, the German girls left nothing to chance after conceding an early goal.Yang Peng sprang a surprise as she raced down the centre and surprised the home team defence to find the net in the second minute. Agile and energetic, the Chinese girls exhibited some good hockey in the first quarter before the German girls settled down to their pace and style to play. Also Read: FIH Pro League: Spain men continue remarkable shoot-out record to claim bonus point against Germany Once in command, the German girls dominated the proceedings allowing little or no access to the visitors to their citadel. It was Nike Lorenz who brain child the home team's fight back with two brilliant penalty corner goals. Nike Lorenz was on the target in the 13th and 21st minute before Lona Michael scored team's first field goal to make the score 3-1. Continuing to play aggressively, the German girls were all over their opponents territory in the fourth quarter and managed to get their fourth goal, again from a penalty corner. This time the scorer was Grotte Rebecca and the goal came in the 53rd minute. It was Germany's fourth win in eight games while China continues to be second from bottom with just two wins. USA is at the bottom while the Netherlands continues to maintain its position as the leader. -PTC NEWS
