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

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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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FULL-TIME!!

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

SCRAMBLING FOR COVER ARE INDIA

Gurjit clears after the Dutch sprinted in looking for a sixth. Sjoerd Marijne looks resigned to the fate of his team this evening.

ONE-SIDED AS EVER POST THE BREAK!!

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 

ALL OVER FOR INDIA AT THE OI HOCKEY STADIUM

The Indian girls scramble for cover as the fury of the Dutch overpowers the Eves

MAASAKKER - STAND AND DELIVER PC!!!

Van Maasakker makes it 5-1 off a monster PC strike!!!

THE ORANGE ARMY AT THEIR MENACING BEST

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

SIAMI TRIES IN VAIN

The Dutch look a lot more commanding on the pitch as Lalremsiami tries in vain to initiate an attack

ALBERS TROUBLE FOR INDIA

Felice Albers goal lets Alysson Annan sport a relaxed look on the side lines. Marijne cant bear the sight of his team falling apart.