India in quarters after Germany Argentina draw

Rio de Janeiro, August 12 

The Indian men’s hockey team did not put a great show, wasting as many as five penalty corners seconds from the final hooter to go down 1-2 against Netherlands, but it still managed to book a quarterfinal berth.

India made it to the quarterfinals, owing to the reigning Olympic champions Germany playing out a 4-4 draw with Argentina in another Pool B match.

India are now on third spot in the Pool B standings with six points from four matches. Even if they lose against Canada in their last group match on Friday, India are certain to make it to the last eight stage.

Argentina are at fourth spot with five points while Ireland are fifth with three points. Canada are at the bottom with no point. Top four finishers from Pool A and Pool B qualify for the quarterfinals. — PTI