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India defeated a spirited but depleted Germany 2-1 to win the bronze medal at the Hockey World League Final on Sunday. SV Sunil (20') put India in the lead in the first half but a poor defending saw Mark Appel (36') equalise in the second half. Harmanpreet Singh (54') then converted a penalty corner six minutes before the final hooter to seal the match in India's favour. Germany fan or not, you have to feel for Germany. They were down to 13 [including goalkeeper] men against their semi-final clash against Australia. On Sunday, they were further reduced to 11 meaning they won't be able to rotate players through substitution. A few of them were lying down after the match, in pure exhaustion and disappointment after the energy-sapping defeat. The scoreline after the first half read in India's favour but the depleted Germans fought and it was clear they had the upperhand - compact in defence and superior in attack. Indian defence was shoddy to say the ...