Germany vs Belgium Hockey World Cup 2023 final Germany wins after defeating Belgium in penalty shootout

Germany won the FIH Hockey World Cup for the third time in their history on Sunday thanks to an amazing performance and an unbelievable penalty shootout victory over Belgium. The German team won the game 5-4 in the shootout to win the trophy three times after falling down by two goals early in the game.In the summit match at Bhubaneshwar, the Germans overcame the defending champions after overcoming a two-goal deficit with to goals from Niklas Wellen, Gonzalo Peillat, and Mats Grambusch.The best possible start was made by Belgium, who stormed out to a 2-0 lead inside the opening ten minutes. Florent van Aubel's goal in the ninth minute gave the Belgian team the lead, which they later extended to The tenth period saw two goals.

Hockey World Cup Final: Germany vs. Belgium Highlights

Rebound kings In the championship game, Germany overcame a second-period 2-goal deficit to force a shootout, won their third gold medal in the FIH Hockey Men's World Cups, and capture their first title since 2006. Silver was the best result for Belgium.After the game finished 3-3 after regulation, Germany defeated Belgium 5-4 in a penalty shootout to win the Hockey World Cup 2023.

Germany has won the World Cup three times.Belgium is tied at the finish line. Tom Boon levels the score with a terrific drag flick that precisely splits the space between Stadler and the post defender. Belgium scores a penalty corner! I went I am Hinrichs! Teo Hinrichs rushes in and stops Tom Boon's drag flick attempt by keeping his stick low and deflecting the ball out of bounds.

Belgium is applying more pressure, but Germany is playing solid defence to keep Belgium outside of their circle and give the appearance that they are always a threat to strike on the counter.

The Honamas' turnaround is finished! From an unbelievable angle, Mats Grambusch unleashes a sliding tomahawk that nutmegs Vanasch and gives Germany the lead.Germany is once again equal.

Gonzalo Peillat beats Vanasch with a penalty corner goal that goes into the bottom left corner to tie the score.Who else but Niklas Wellen?

Penalty corner awarded to Germany. Wellen, the injector, picks up Tom Grambusch's flick after it is blocked and magnificently finishes above Vanasch!

Belgium is occupying defensive positions, preventing the Germans' desire for counterattacking possibilities. Can the Honamas score a goal before the break?

Germany is given a penalty shot! Tom Grambusch rises to accept it. Vanasch rescued. Vanasch uses his stick to block Grambusch's steep left turn. What a magnificent save by the Belgian!

Stadler makes a spectacular save to his left as he dives to his left after Belgium earns a penalty corner and fools the rushers with their variety.

Belgium has a big lead after two fast goals from van Aubel and Gougnard surprise the German defence. Contrarily, Germany is known for making comebacks, so don't write them out just yet.

Two are sent to Belgium by one! Belgium are in full flight as Simon Gougnard scores an open goal while standing alone on the far post.

Belgian player Florent van Aubel makes his debut. To start the scoring for the reigning champions, he seizes a high ball in the circle and slams it past Stadler.

To keep the score tied, Cosyns does an outstanding job of sprinting out to defend the penalty corner and stopping Peillat's attempted drag flick.While Germany requests a penalty corner, the referee disagrees.Germany will make reference to this.

Germany will receive the opening penalty corner of the championship when the video umpire rules in their favour.

Early on, Belgium is in control of possession and territory and twice makes risky circle entrances, but the pressure is well contained and removed by a combination of Mats and Tom Grambusch.

Belgian clothes will be all-white, whereas all-black uniforms will be worn by Germany.

Germany and Belgium each overcame several deficits in their respective semifinal matches to qualify for the gold medal match.

With 11 players over 30 and three over 35, Belgium's "golden generation" of hockey players, who took home gold at the 2018 World Cup and the Tokyo Olympics, has demonstrated that experience is more important than age and that they are incredibly fit.