Tokyo Olympics Hockey: Albers Felice struck twice as Netherlands thrashes India women 5-1: The Rani Rampal led Indian women’s national field hockey team (nicknamed the Nabhvarna) were thrashed 5-1 against World no.1 Netherlands. Rani Rampal was the only goalscorer in the first quadrant but Netherlands players gained momentum after a goal in the third quadrant opened floodgates for Netherland women against India.
The two teams remained locked at a goal apiece at the halfway stage after both India and Netherlands scored in the first 10 minutes of the match. However, in the second half of the game, Netherlands came all gun blazing and didn’t allow the Indian team any chance of scoring the goal.
The Dutch then fired four goals in the second half to seal their opening match of the Olympics.
India started the match on backfoot as The Netherlands took a lead in the sixth minute of the game. But India struck back as skipper Rani Rampal scored a sensational goal in the 10th minute.
No goals were scored in the second quarter as India and Netherlands went into the third essay with a score of 1-1.
In the third quarter, Netherlands came firing on cylinders and scored three goals to dent India’s hopes of winning the game.
Riding on the confidence, Netherlands scored another goal as Caia van Maasakker netted in the 52nd minute. The Netherlands thrashed India 5-1 in the opening match on Saturday.
Indian women’s Hockey team will next take on Germany (26 July 2021), Great Britain (28 July 2021), Ireland (30 July 2021), and South Africa (31 July 2021) before the knockout stage, which begins on August 2.
Tokyo Olympics Hockey: Albers Felice struck twice as Netherlands thrashes India women 5-1:
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4th quarter
@6.36 PM A 52nd minute GOAL from Dutch defender van Maasakker. Netherlands dominates 5-1.
@6.31 PM- Gurjit Kaur tries to send the ball in the circle during 48th minute but fails to score a goal against Dutch’s strong defence.
@6:23 PM – Netherlands score 3 GOALS in the 3rd Quarter: India getting completely pummelled here. Dutch have shown their class – Netherlands leads 4-1
GOALLLLLLLLL!!!!! NETHERLANDS SCORE – the Dutch is wreaking havoc with one field goal after another.
GOALLLLLLLLL!!!!! NETHERLANDS SCORE – a brilliant field goal by the Dutch side. Excellent circle penetration resulting in an easy tap-in for forward Albers who gets her second goal of the game.
@6:09 PM: India vs Netherlands LIVE: Dutch now has a spring in their step. They are looking for another goal…..
@6:05 PM: India vs Netherlands LIVE: Netherlands attacking from the word go, penalty corner to DUTCH – they score. World No. 1 leads 2-1.
GOALLLLLLLLL!!!!! NETHERLANDS SCORE – a perfectly executed penalty corner followed by a wicked deflection helps the Rio Olympics runners-up restore their one goal lead. Goal scored by Dutch midfielder van Geffen.
3RD QUARTER –
@5:58 PM: India vs Netherlands 2nd Quarter ENDS: Brave Indian girls holding on to Netherlands challenge – India 1 – Netherlands 1
@5:52 PM: Dutch team is looking frustrarted. Can India somehow get the lead? 2 Mins to go for the end of quarter
@ 5:50 PM India vs New Zealand LIVE – EXCELLENT Defence again by India in deep. India’s goalkeeper Savita is just brilliant – 4 Minutes to end of the 2nd Quarter. Can India take the lead against the FIH No.1 ranked team ?
@5:45 PM Another Penatly Corner for Netherlands – 10 Minutes in 2nd Quarter – again a save by India.
@5:41 PM: India vs New Zealand LIVE: Mistake by Indian defence – back to back penaltly corner to Netherlands – can India save this? YES THEY HAVE – Indian defence is holding well
Mind it this is WORLD NO 1 Team Indian Women team is playing with – they way they have performed till now is absolute is a refreshing.
2nd QUARTER STARTS
@5:34 PM: India vs Netherlands LIVE: India 1 – Netherlands 1 – @ the end of 1st QUARTER. Indian defence has looked very composed in the 1st quarter
@5:30PM: India vs Netherlands Hockey LIVE – 10 Minute – 10′ GOALLLLLL!!! INDIA SCORES- India’s skipper Rani Rampal scores a goal against Dutch goalkeeper Josine Koning.
@5:20 PM: India vs Netherlands Hockey LIVE: Both teams little cautious but Netherlands has drawn the 1st blood – its 1-0 to Dutch team in the 6th Minute
6′ NETHERLANDS SCORES!!! Felice Albers help Netherlands go 1-0 up India
@5:15 PM: India vs Netherlands starts – India need to start well. Can they take some inspiration for their Men’s counterparts. Indian Men’s team defeated New Zealand today 3-2.
@5:00 PM India vs Netherlands LIVE – AND THE MATCH BEGINS!
The team lineups are out!
India XI – Savita Punia, Deep Grace Ekka, Gurjit Kaur, Udita, Neha Goyal, Sushila Chanu Pukhrambam, Monika Malik, Salima Tete, Rani Rampal, Navneet Kaur, Vandana Katariya.
COACH- S. Marijne
Netherlands XI – Josine Koning, Caia van Maasakker, Pien Sanders, Lauren Stam, Laurien Leurink, Marloes Keetels, Laura Nunnink, Eva de Goede, Maria Verschoor, Lidewij Welten, Frédérique Matla.
COACH- A. Annan
Tokyo Olympics Hockey: Albers Felice struck twice as Netherlands thrashes India women 5-1:
MEN’S MATCH UPDATE:
Germany thrash Canada 7-1 in the third Pool B match in men’s hockey.
MEN’S MATCH UPDATE-
Great Britain defeats South Africa 3-1 in the second Pool B match in men’s hockey.
Women
Pool A:Netherlands, Germany, Great Britain, Ireland, India, South Africa
Pool B: Australia, Argentina, New Zealand, Spain, China, Japan
Tokyo Olympics LIVE – Indian Women vs Netherlands Women Hockey Live: The Indian Women’s Hockey team will commence their Tokyo Olympics journey against Netherlands in Pool A.
The Netherlands is the most successful team in World Cup history, having won the title a record eight times. The team has also won eight Olympic medals. While on the other hand India Women team is yet to win a Olympic medal.
- In Rio, where the team made the cut for the Games after a 36-year absence, they had an outing to forget.
- But ahead of Tokyo, the team is more settled and have have achieved significant results over the last few years.
- This included winning the Asia Cup in 2017, a silver medal at the Asian Games in 2018, silver at the 2018 Asian Champions Trophy as well as winning the FIH Series Final in 2019.
- India also reached the quarterfinals of the 2018 FIH Women’s World Cup in London for the first time under Rani’s leadership.
Follow them LIVE as they battle out with one of the World’s best team.
Tokyo Olympics Live: India vs Netherlands Match Preview
Indian Women’s Hockey Team Full Squad
· Rani Rampal (Captain)
· Savita Punia (Goalkeeper)
· Deep Grace Ekka (Defender)
· Nikki Pradhan (Defender)
· Gurjit Kaur (Defender)
· Udita (Defender)
· Nisha (Midfielder)
· Neha Goyal (Midfielder)
· Sushila Chanu Pukhrambam (Midfielder)
· Monika Malik (Midfielder)
· Navjot Kaur (Midfielder)
· Salima Tete (Midfielder)
· Navneet Kaur (Forward)
· Lalremsiami (Forward)
· Vandana Katariya (Forward)
· Sharmila Devi (Forward)
Netherlands Women’s Hockey Team Full Squad
Josine Koning
Caia van Maasakker
Ireen van den Assem
Pien Sanders
Lauren Stam
Margot van Geffen
Malou Pheninckx
Laurien Leurink
Marloes Keetels
Laura Nunnink
Eva de Goede (Captain)
Felice Albers
Maria Verschoor
Lidewij Welten
Frédérique Matla
Tokyo Olympics TV coverage: India(W) vs Netherlands (W) Hockey live
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India at Tokyo Olympics: Full Hockey Schedule for India:
July 24
6:30 AM: Men’s Pool A – India vs New Zealand LIVE
5:15 PM: Women’s Pool A – India vs Netherlands
July 25
3:00 PM: Men’s Pool A – India vs Australia
July 26
5:45 PM: Women’s Pool A – India vs Germany
July 27
6:30 AM: Men’s Pool A – India vs Spain
July 28
6:30 AM: Women’s Pool A – India vs Great Britain
July 29
6:00 AM: Men’s Pool A – India vs Argentina
July 30
8:15 AM: Women’s Pool A – India vs Ireland
3:00 PM: Men’s Pool A – India vs Japan
July 31
8:45 AM: Women’s Pool A – India vs South Africa
August 1
6:00 AM: Men’s Quarter-Finals – if qualify
August 2
6:00 AM: Women’s Quarter-Finals – if qualify
August 3
7:00 AM: Men’s Semi-Finals – if qualify
August 4
7:00 AM: Women’s Semi-Finals – if qualify
August 5
7:00 AM: Men’s Bronze Medal Match
3:30 PM: Men’s Gold Medal Match
August 6
7:00 AM: Women’s Bronze Medal Match
3:30 PM: Women’s Gold Medal Match
India at Tokyo Olympics: Big day for Indian hockey, Men’s team ready for New Zealand test, women to play the Netherlands, follow all Live updates on InsideSport.co & LIVE Streaming on SonyLIV
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