Tokyo Olympics: Hockey Day 1, July 24 — India 1 - Netherlands 5 — Updates, score, results, blog
MANDEEP SKIES ONE IN THE ATTACKING CIRCLE
The Indian get one within striking range but Mandeep is way way off target!!!
INDIA 0 - NEW ZEALAND 1
WHO ELSE BUT KANE RUSSELL??? BEATS SREEJESH ALL ENDS UP - NZ HAVE THEIR TAILS UP EARLY!!!
INDIA IN THE ATTACKING CIRCLE - PC FOR NZ!!
The New Zealand defence clear the lines after the Indians get the ball in the attacking circle but concede a PC at the other end of the pitch!!!!
RUPINDER HITS THE POST!!!!
Would you believe that?? The chargers could do nothing as Rupinder got a stinger of a flick going - only to ricochet off the post!!!!
EARLY FORAY OR NZ - INDIA COUNTER RIGHT AWAY
Two early attacks in the first minute. INDIA WIN A PC RIGHT AWAY!!
SIXTY MINUTES OF ROLLER-COASTER ACTION BEGINS
The formalities are done, it's time for play to begin in Tokyo - with Graham Reid looking a wee-bit pensive.
INDIA IN WHITE FOR THE OPENER
With the teams lined up the Indians adorned in White as they take on the Black Sticks Men who are dressed in their traditional colours.
WELCOME TO THE OI HOCKEY STADIUM
The teams are warming up on the South Pitch of the Oi Hockey Stadium on what is a warm and humid morning in Tokyo. Sreejesh looks pumped up as he exchanges high-fives with coach Graham Reid.
CAN A YOUNG INDIAN SIDE OVERCOME NEW ZEALAND??
A vibrant young Indian outfit takes on a vastly seasoned Black Sticks Men squad. Graham Reid's boys will need to get into the groove early.
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