After their defeat against The Netherlands by 0-1, India came back strong against Germany today and went on to draw the match 4-4 in the Volvo Invitational U-21 (Women) Tournament today.

The game displayed a set of fearless performances where both the teams were looking to counter the opponent’s attack. It was Germany who drew its first blood in the tenth minute when Captain Elisia Grave scored the first goal for the team. Germany was seen dominating the Indian side without wasting another minute when a field goal was scored by Kira Horn to double the lead by 2-2 in the tenth minute itself. After the two early jolts, India went in full throttle, and Renuka Yadav broke the shackles in the 14th minute through a field effort. However, the German girls made clever attempts to capitalize on the opportunities but failed to net the ball. India was now seen on the front foot playing with full strength and it was through the stick of Anupa Barla who smacked the ball hard in the 17th minute by utilizing the penalty corner to equalise the game to 2-2.

Carrying the same energy in the second half, India started with the proceedings and tried to create scoring opportunities by surrounding the D of the opponents. It was Jaspreet Kaur who struck the goal post in the 41st minute to take the lead at 3-2. While both the teams made desperate attempts to put themselves into the frame, the Indian eves were awarded by a penalty corner but it was brilliantly saved by the German goalie. Germany stood successful and scored an equalizer through Tessa Margot Schubert in the 54th minute. India switched on its attacking mode and scored its fourth goal through the brilliant efforts of Lilima Minz in the 56th minute and advanced the lead to 4-3. Continuing with their quick moves, India got a penalty corner but failed to convert it before the polished defence of Germany. Germany did not disappoint its hope and came back into the game when Anne Winter scored a leveler in the 68th minute through a penalty stroke which ended the match with a 4-4 draw.

The Volvo Invitational U-21 Tournament 2015 is being played at Breda, The Netherlands from 18-26 July 2015. India will now clash against China on 22nd July 2014 at 22.30 IST.