Germany clinched the Hero Men’s Champions Trophy 2014 defeating Pakistan

Bhubaneswar: Ultimately Germany clinched the Hero Men’s Champions Trophy 2014 by defeating Pakistan in a interesting match here at Kalinga Stadium. Certainly it was the culmination of the Hero Men’s Champions Trophy 2014 when Germany lifting the glittering silver.The Finals was graced by Honorable Chief Minister of Odisha, Shri Naveen Patnaik who was seen enjoying the 60 minute play between both Germany and Pakistan.

The day started with England beating Belgium to claim the 7th position followed by the match between Argentina and Netherlands wherein the latter’s gallant comeback in the 4th quarter helped them claim the 5th position in the tournament. This was followed by the clash between Australia and India with the former champion Australia claiming the bronze and India settling for the 4th position in the tournament.The closing ceremony witnessed awards for the Hero Best Player of the Tournament, Hero Top scorer of the Tournament, Tata Steel Best Goalkeeper of the Tournament, Cairn India most energetic Player, MCL Best Junior Player of the Tournament and Nalco Fan’s Choice Award.

Germany controlled the majority of the first quarter and could easily have been ahead in the opening five minutes, with Christopher Rühr failing by a fraction to touch home a fierce cross into the circle before Florian Fuchs crashed a backhand shot wide of the right post after an impressive solo run.

The reigning Olympic champions continued to turn the screw in the second period and eventually were rewarded when Wesley touched home the opener from close range in the 18th minute. It really should have been Germany’s second goal, coming hot on the heals of a clear goal scoring opportunity being wasted by Mathias Müller with Tobi Hauke also missing a glorious chance ahead of the half time break.

Pakistan were forced to defend deep for long stages of the third quarter, but fought their way back into the game and began to assert some serious pressure on the German circle. However, the Germany’s defensive line - marshalled by imperious captain Moritz Fürste - held firm to take a slender advantage into the final 15 minutes of the match.

Hero Best Player of the Tournament: MORITZ FURSTE, GERMANY

Hero Top scorer of the Tournament: JEROEN HERZTBERGER, THE NETHERLANDS

Tata Steel Best Goalkeeper of the Tournament: SREEJESH PARATTU, INDIA

Cairn India most energetic Player: SV SUNIL, INDIA

MCL Best Junior Player of the Tournament: AKASHDEEP SINGH, INDIA

Nalco Fan’s Choice Award: SARDAR SINGH, INDIA