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

26' INDIA TAKE THE LEAD! 🤩

The #MenInBlue tries a different plan and it pays off as @13harmanpreet expertly finds the back of the net. Way to go! 💙

🇳🇿 1:2 🇮🇳#NZLvIND #HaiTayyar #IndiaKaGame #TokyoTogether #StrongerTogether #HockeyInvites pic.twitter.com/tkGei8zS1B

— Hockey India (@TheHockeyIndia) July 24, 2021

HALF-TIME: INDIA 2 - NZ 1

The Indians looking more comfortable after taking the lead off a smart PC routine in a half where set pieces have been crucial for both teams.

Stay tuned for the second half as the action and the temperature heat up in Tokyo!!!

CAN NZ GET ONE BACK BEFORE THE WHISTLE??

NZ ups the ante but the Indians in no hurry as Q2 draws to a close

INDIA 2 - NEW ZEALAND 1

Harmanpreet scores from a clever indirect - off a wily shift as he combines with Rupinder.  NZ did not have a clue as to what transpired there!!!! GOALLLLLLL!!!!

INDIA REFERRAL FOR BACKSTICK

The replays keep rolling as the umpires look for an NZ back stickBACK STICK - INDIA HAVE A PC!!

VIVEK'S BRILLIANCE IN VAIN!!

Dilpreet unable to latch on to a delectable pass in from Vivek!!!

THE GAME GETS SCRAPPY MIDWAY THROUGH Q2

Play restricted to the midfield as both sides hunt for space down the channels - but don't find any!!

NZ DOMINATE ON THE POSSESSION FRONT!!

New Zealand dictating terms while the Indians react - that's been the story in Tokyo - who will draw second blood?? 

DANGER FOR INDIA!!

Wilson brought down in the danger area, but the tackle was clean feels the umpire!! 

NZ BACK ON THE ATTACK

The Black Sticks back into the Indian circle.  No respite for the Indian defence as they clear one to safety yet again!!