German striker Oskar Deecke and goalkeeper Nicolas Jacobi, both members of the London Olympics gold medal-winning team, feel that the India have individually brilliant players but need to improve their tactical skills as a team.

Jaypee Punjab Warriors captain Jamie Dwyers said that their team need to be more aggressive. "We need to play more aggressively as the Hero Hockey India League is very tough competition. We will make some changes for the Semi-Final match and play with more aggression," Dwyer stated at the post-match press conference.

The third quarter saw the Warriors making a comeback. The visitors looked a team with a purpose, constantly attacking the opposition half. They soon were rewarded with a life in the 43rd minute when Spaniard Roger Padros scored from a reverse flick from the right.