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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.
Check all the updates from our LIVE blog:
Live Updates
- 24 July 2021 12:56 PM GMT
WHERE DOES INDIA GO FROM HERE??
The Dutch have 15 circle penetrations to India's 8. What do we have in store in Q4??
- 24 July 2021 12:54 PM GMT
THE DUTCH GOAL FEST BEGINS!!!
Just what the Indians feared - one goal leads to another as the Indian defence falling apart.
END OF Q3: NETHERLANDS 4 - INDIA 1
- 24 July 2021 12:51 PM GMT
NETHERLANDS 3 - INDIA 1
India lose their way after a pacy attack - Savita with no chance after a shot from close range
- 24 July 2021 12:49 PM GMT
INDIA LOSE THEIR REFERRAL!!
Vandana asks for a referral for a body check in the circle - India lose their referral!!!
- 24 July 2021 12:47 PM GMT
CIRCLE PENETRATION COMES TO NAUGHT FOR INDIA
The Indians refuse to let go - manage to fox the midfield but unable to get past the Dutch deep defence
- 24 July 2021 12:45 PM GMT
THE INDIANS ATTEMPT TO APPLY PRESSURE
Free hit for the Indians just outside the attacking circle - no damage done to the Dutch goal as the ball is cleared
- 24 July 2021 12:43 PM GMT
THE GOING GETS TOUGH
The Dutch are ahead thanks to a Margot Geffen goal and the Dutch foil an Indian attack manufactured by Monika.
- 24 July 2021 12:41 PM GMT
Can the Indians find a way back??
The Dutch look more confident now after having taken the lead - can India find a goal of their own???
- 24 July 2021 12:38 PM GMT
NETHERLANDS 2 - INDIA 1
GOALLL FOR THE DUTCH AS THE PC DEFLECTION LANDS IN THE NET!!
