Bhubaneswar, Feb. 21 -- Germany clinched their first win of the season as they stormed to a 4-0 win against India in the FIH Hockey Pro League 2024/25 (Women) clash at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar on Friday.

Sophia Schwabe (18', 46') struck a stunning brace and goals from Amelie Wortmann (3') and Johanna Hachenberg (60') saw the Germans climb up to the seventh spot on the standings, as per a press release from Hockey India.

Germany, led by former India coach Janneke Schopman, began the game well and seized the lead as early as the third minute. Aina Kresken drilled a low cross from the right and Amelie Wortmann found herself unmarked in the back post to slot it home.

The Indian defence was put under relentless pressure thereon as...