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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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Live Updates
- 28 July 2021 3:01 AM GMT
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- 28 July 2021 2:44 AM GMT
INDIA NEED TWO BIG WINS TO MAKE THE LAST EIGHT
THE INDIANS NEED TWO BIG WINS BACK-TO-BACK AGAINST IRELAND AND SOUTH AFRICA IF THEY ARE TO QUALIFY FOR THE QUARTERFINALS IN TOKYO
- 28 July 2021 2:42 AM GMT
INEXPERIENCE AND LACK OF PC EXPERTISE DOES INDIA IN
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
- 28 July 2021 2:38 AM GMT
ALL OVER FOR MARIJNE'S CHARGERS
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
- 28 July 2021 2:35 AM GMT
TIME AND OPTIONS RUNNING OUT FOR INDIA
57' The Indians launch an attack down the left - too many Red Shirts in the way as Navneet tries to weave her way ahead.
- 28 July 2021 2:33 AM GMT
STROKE FOR GB AS BALL STRIKES A FOOT IN FRONT OF GOAL
GB NAIL THE CONTEST WITH A PS GOAL - NO CHANCE FOR SAVITA ALTHOUGH SHE GOES THE RIGHT WAY
GB 4 - INDIA 1
- 28 July 2021 2:31 AM GMT
GB HAVE A PC - SIAMI TAKES ONE ON THE BODY -
56' BRAVO SIAMI - BUT GB HAVE ANOTHER
- 28 July 2021 2:30 AM GMT
SHARMILA FAILS TO TRAP OUTSIDE THE 23
55' The Indians have a chance to launch themselves into the attacking circle but Sharmila fails to trap as she sprints forward
- 28 July 2021 2:28 AM GMT
INDIA NEED TH E BALL - GB KEEP POSSESSION
54' GB BUILD PATIENTLY OUTSIDE THE STRIKING CIRCLE - MORE IMPORTANTLY KEEP POSSESSION
