Hockey World Cup 2018: 3 Teams which have been the most impressive so far

#2. Germany

Germany, the 2-time World Cup Champions, found themselves in the toughest group with the Netherlands, Pakistan and Malaysia, but managed to top the group by winning all their matches.

They have also scored 10 goals in the process and their penalty corner conversion rate has been pretty good too. Forward Niklas Wellen has been a revelation by playing a key role in a few German goals. He has positioned himself really well inside the D to retrieve long passes and provide those vital final touches. His stick-work is also very good.

Marco Miltkau has been another German who has impressed a lot. He has scored 4 goals in the tournament so far. The Netherlands has traditionally been the bogey side against Germany but were outclassed by the latter in their group match. Germany won 4-1 and made sure that they topped the group. They also scored 5 goals against Malaysia and look like genuine contenders for the title.

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Subhadeep, an adept tennis journalist at Sportskeeda, has been writing about the sport for seven years. He is known for his exclusive match reviews and opinion pieces, utilizing his MBA degree to tackle them effectively with his problem-solving abilities.

Subhadeep lives and breathes tennis. He watches matches regularly and engages in social media platforms to stay on top of the latest happenings. As a writer, he brings the fan's perspective to his pieces, ensuring his readers enjoy an exceptional experience every time.

Growing up, he idolized Boris Becker, but he now firmly believes Novak Djokovic stands alone as the 'Greatest of all Time', especially considering the 24-time Grand Slam champion's incredible stats. One thing that still puzzles Subhadeep, however, is how Becker's Wimbledon tally might have reached five if not for Pete Sampras.

Speaking of the All England Club, the British Major holds a special place in his heart as he admires its blend of tradition and grass-court excellence. When not working for Sportskeeda, Subhadeep delves into the other "love of his life": football, and enjoys contributing his insights to different websites dedicated to the sport.

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Edited by Rahul Arun