Hockey WC: Germany defeat Belgium 5-4 in shootout to lift third World Cup trophy

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], January 29 (ANI): Germany produced an outstanding performance and scripted an incredible penalty shootout victory against Belgium to win FIH Hockey World Cup for the third time in their history on Sunday.

After falling behind by two goals early on in the game, the German side won the match 5-4 in the shootout to win the trophy three times.

The Germans defeated the reigning champions at Bhuban