Tokyo Olympics: Hockey Day 1, July 24 — India 1 - Netherlands 5 — Updates, score, results, blog

The Dutch go upstairs

The Dutch want a PC - and they have it as the ball struck the body of an Indian player

SAVITA AGAIN!!

Rare defensive lapse from the eves and Savita uses her pads to clear a weak shot from the edge of the circle

An impressive start from the #IndianEves, as Rani's goal ensures they are level with the opponent at the break. #NEDvIND #HaiTayyar #IndiaKaGame #TokyoTogether #StrongerTogether #HockeyInvites #WeAreTeamIndia #Tokyo2020 pic.twitter.com/eqnL64SrnZ

— Hockey India (@TheHockeyIndia) July 24, 2021

MARIJNE'S CHARGERS TO THE FORE!!!

INDIA NOT JUST HOLDING ON AGAINST THE WORLD CHAMPIONS - BUT ENGAGING IN A FLURRY OF ATTACKS AS WELL!!! A TRANSFORMED SIDE INDEED AS Q3 IS ABOUT TO BEGIN

HALF TIME AND ITS ALL SQUARE!!!

INDIA 1 - NETHERLANDS 1

WHOEVER THOUGHT THIS MATCH WAS GOING TO BE A GOAL-FEST FOR THE DUTCH - ARE WRONG THUS FAR.  THE INDIANS ARE VERY MUCH IN THIS - WHAT WILL THE SECOND HALF BRING??

STAY TUNED WITH US!

MINUTE TO GO FOR HALF-TIME

Free hit for India just outside the Dutch circle - to no avail as the world champions clear their lines

ALBERS TAKES A FALL

Felice Albers has a fall as the Indians advance admirably down the right but are cut off

SAVED IN FRONT OF GOAL

The drag-flick is well directed but the last Indian runner stationed at the goal mouth uses her stick to good effect

SHORT CORNER FOR ANNAN'S GIRLS

Alyson Annan looks on as her team are unable to dominate the Indians - but hold it - they do have a PC!!

INTO THE DUTCH CIRCLE COME INDIA

Monika tries to find a Dutch foot in the attacking circle - fails to do after the Indians manage to penetrate the defence