Tokyo Olympics: Hockey LIVE Day 5 — India lose to Great Britain 1- 4 — Updates, score, results, blog
Welcome to our Live Blog coverage of the Women's Group A Hockey Match between India and Great Britain at Tokyo 2020
The Indian girls face Great Britain in their third group match in Tokyo after having lost to the Netherlands and Germany.
Sjoerd Marijne's team now take on defending champions Great Britain in an effort to open their points tally and remain in contention for a place in the quarterfinals.
While the task may seem ominous, the Indians have had England on the mat on two occasions in 2018 that includes a win in the group stage of the Commonwealth Games and a draw in the Women's World Cup in London.
Rani and co will be expected to play fearlessly and push players forward in an attempt to score early even if it means exposing the back lines for a bit as only goals and points can help the side progress to the knock-outs.
Even a draw against GB will help India's cause as the think tank would fancy their team's chances against Ireland and South Africa who the girls will play later this week.
So, do follow the action which begins at 0630 IST.
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THE INDIANS NEED TWO BIG WINS BACK-TO-BACK AGAINST IRELAND AND SOUTH AFRICA IF THEY ARE TO QUALIFY FOR THE QUARTERFINALS IN TOKYO
The Indians could have done better with their PCs - but apart from one brilliant variation - failed to get the flicks on target.
Young Salima will rue her yellow card for a long time to come
GB 4 - HANNAH MARTIN (2, 19), LILY OWSLEY (41), GRACE BALSDON (57)
INDIA 1 - SHARMILA (23)
YELLOW CARDS FOR INDIA - INCLUDING ONE SHOWN TO SALIMA TETE ALTERED THE FINE BALANCE ALLOWING GB TO SCORE THEIR THIRD GOAL AT A TIME WHEN THE INDIANS WERE PRESSING HARD FOR AN EQUALISER MIDWAY THROUGH Q3
57' The Indians launch an attack down the left - too many Red Shirts in the way as Navneet tries to weave her way ahead.
GB NAIL THE CONTEST WITH A PS GOAL - NO CHANCE FOR SAVITA ALTHOUGH SHE GOES THE RIGHT WAY
GB 4 - INDIA 1
56' BRAVO SIAMI - BUT GB HAVE ANOTHER
55' The Indians have a chance to launch themselves into the attacking circle but Sharmila fails to trap as she sprints forward
54' GB BUILD PATIENTLY OUTSIDE THE STRIKING CIRCLE - MORE IMPORTANTLY KEEP POSSESSION