Germany enter quarterfinals beating Malaysia 5-3 in Hockey World Cup

Olympic bronze medallist Germany defeated Malaysia 5-3 in a keenly-contested match to maintain their all-win record and seal a direct quarterfinal spot by topping Pool D at the men's Hockey World Cup in Bhubaneshwar on Sunday.

Germany finished their pool engagements with a maximum of nine points from three



games. By virtue of this win, the Germans joined two-time champions Australia, Olympic champions Argentina and hosts India in the quarterfinals. 

In the other Pool D match yesterday, the Netherlands beat Pakistan 5-1. From tomorrow, Cross Over matches will be played.