Tokyo Olympics: Hockey Day 1, July 24 — India 1 - Netherlands 5 — Updates, score, results, blog
Indian women meet the Netherlands in their opening match of the Tokyo Olympics
The Indian men's hockey team began their campaign at Tokyo Olympics on a winning note as they beat New Zealand 3-2.
Amidst great expectations, the Indian women's hockey team will begin their Olympic campaign on Saturday against a formidable and near-invincible Netherlands team on the North Pitch.
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The Indian girls will take heart from a fighting show in the first half and Marijne has the girls in a huddle. After a day's break, his team will up against Germany on Monday.
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INDIA 1 - NETHERLANDS 5
Was it really the kind of massacre that the scoreline seems to reflect? Not really, as the Indians were very much in the contest against a vastly superior side up until half-time. One PC goal early in the second half altered the complexion of the match as the Dutch veered ahead finding space while the Indians looked for an equalizer after leaving the pitch with the score tied at 1 - 1 before the long breather
Gurjit clears after the Dutch sprinted in looking for a sixth. Sjoerd Marijne looks resigned to the fate of his team this evening.
The Dutch toying around with the Indians in midfield as they attempt to advance using routine practise passes. On this occasion though, Rani and co equal to the task
The Indian girls scramble for cover as the fury of the Dutch overpowers the Eves
Van Maasakker makes it 5-1 off a monster PC strike!!!
A sea of orange controlling the ball as the blues attempt to keep up - the scene here at Oi Hockey Stadium as the World Champions get into the groove
The Dutch look a lot more commanding on the pitch as Lalremsiami tries in vain to initiate an attack
Felice Albers goal lets Alysson Annan sport a relaxed look on the side lines. Marijne cant bear the sight of his team falling apart.