Berlin, June 26 -- Germany's women rallied from defeat a day earlier to turn the tables on China in their FIH Hockey Pro League clash here, to secure an important three points in their relegation battle with England and India.
The German men then completed a home double in dominant style, putting five goals past Australia.
The Chinese had the upper hand for long periods of the first half, holding more possession, creating more shots, and earning three penalty corners as early as the third minute.
Finja Starck was busy in the German goal at the start of the second quarter before her team enjoyed some ascendancy, and they took the lead from their first penalty corner in the 23rd minute. It was a complex variation that ultimately went back...