India vs Argentina, Women's Hockey LIVE: Argentina Win Semi Final 2-1, India To Play For Bronze

Tokyo2020: India's women's hockey team has created history by reaching the semi-finals of the Tokyo Olympics 2020. Keep up with this blog for LIVE Updates from the India Vs Argentina Semi-Final.

Background

Tokyo: The Indian eves defeated the mighty Australians in the quarter-final and are now set to face Argentina Wednesday at 3:30 pm IST. India's women have broken stereotypes and are winning medals for India. All three medals for India have come from female athletes in Tokyo 2020 so far. If India's women's hockey team manages to win Wednesday's match against Argentina, then they will secure India's fourth medal from the women of India. The previous match was a confidence-booster for India as they defeated the mighty Australian side. India now faces Argentina, which is an equally strong team. India's goal-keeper, Savita Punia saved seven shots at India's goal against Australia. Punia's ability at the goal post has given a cushion for the Indian team's defence. Players like Vandana Katariya are in top form and the other women in the team will also be itching to improve their performance. Keep following this space for time-to-time updates from the Tokyo Olympics 2020 Women's hockey semi-final between India and Argentina. Probable Starting XI: Savita Punia (GK), Deep Grace Ekka, Gurjit Kaur, Udita, Neha Goyal, Monika Malik, Rani Rampal (C), Navneet Kaur, Vandana Katariya, Navjot Kaur, Nisha.

04/08/2021 17:17:54

Tokyo 2020: Women's Hockey Semi Final

Argentina is currently ranked no. 2 in women's hockey. To play the way India's women played against Argentina till the last minute is commendable. 

India and Great Britain to compete for Bronze medal!

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04/08/2021 17:10:16

India vs Argentina

India will face Great Britain in the next match for the bronze medal. 

The Indian women's team gave everything but they fell short by just a goal. The Argentina women were also the deserving winners. They did not give up after conceding an early goal.

 

04/08/2021 17:06:31

India Lose!

Tokyo 2020: After a goodd first quarter, Argentina wins the semi-final by 2-1. 

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04/08/2021 17:05:22

Argentina Gets Free Hit

Tokyo 2020: The match has almost ended at 2-1

04/08/2021 17:04:05

Decision ruled in favor of Argentina

Tokyo2020: No penalty awarded!

India ask for a long corner!

04/08/2021 17:03:28

India ask for Penalty referral

This is the crucial moment as 17 seconds remaining in the semi-final. 

Testing moments for the video umpire

04/08/2021 16:54:32

IND VS ARG: Don't Blink

India is on the attack! That's relentless by the Indian women. 

04/08/2021 16:53:56

Argentina Saves

India could have scored but great stop by the Argentina goalie. 

04/08/2021 16:52:58

India Win Penalty

Watch Out...

04/08/2021 16:47:46

India Trail By 1 Goal

Tokyo: Team India has 15 minutes to consolidate one goal and get back in the match. 

India re playing a lot freely now. 

Rani Rampal leading the attack

04/08/2021 16:32:26

Argentina core But India Ask For Referral

Live Score stands at 2-1, but India has asked for a referral. 

04/08/2021 16:30:45

Penalty for Argentina

Watch out...

04/08/2021 16:28:02

Decision ruled in favor of India

Argentina does not get a penalty but India gets a free kick. 

04/08/2021 16:27:25

Argentina Appeal for Penalty

Argentina attackers have appealed for a penalty corner.

04/08/2021 16:26:05

Tokyo2020: Second Half Begins

The first 30 minutes were great but the final 30 minutes are expected to be even better. 

India needs to play and defend from the middle otherwise it would be just a matter of time till India score. 

04/08/2021 16:15:43

India vs Argentina: Second Quarter Ends

The women's hockey semi-final has been a treat on a Wednesday afternoon. The scoreline is at 1-1 after the end of the second quarter. 

30 minutes of play still remaining. 

Can India come back and secure a medal in hockey after 41 years? Stay tuned

 

04/08/2021 16:12:57

Chance went down by Neha Goyal

Nice passing by Gurjit but Neha fails to put the finishing touches.

What a match it has been! 

04/08/2021 16:10:55

India save penalty!

India save yet another penalty corner.
Score remains 1-1!

04/08/2021 16:10:24

Now a penalty corner for Argentina!

Tokyo 2020: Sushila Chanu has given away a penalty corner for Argentina. 

04/08/2021 16:09:45

No Penalty Corner!

As there was no break of play the television umpire ruled in Favor of Argentina and cancelled the penalty awarded to India by the field referee. 

04/08/2021 16:08:34

India gets another penalty

The Argentinian defender did not take off her helmet even after the penalty corner was completed, and thus the whistle blew for yet another penalty. 

Another chance for India, Third Penalty in a row!

Decision is still pending!

04/08/2021 16:04:11

Penalty Corner No. 2 For India

Tokyo 2020, Hockey: As India was unable to press due to constant attack from Arehtines, India have a boon in form of a penalty corner. 

04/08/2021 15:59:25

India attack again

Tokyo2020: India's midfielder, Vandana Katariya had a good chance while they were on the attack against Argentina. 

04/08/2021 15:58:36

Too much defending?

The Indians are themselves to blame as they started defending too deep and eventually succumbed to the constant pressure applied by the Argentina women.

04/08/2021 15:57:30

Argentina GOAL!

Argentina captain, 37-year-old Maria Noel Barrionuevo scored the first goal for Argentina!

04/08/2021 15:51:19

End Of First Quarter

India 1-0 Up in the Semi-Final against Argentina after the first quarter!

15 minutes of scintillating hockey from India. After scoring a goal quickly - courtesy of a drag-flick by Gurjit Singh - India defended an onslaught from the Argentine women. 

So as things stand, India is one-nill up after the first quarter at the Women's Hockey Tokyo Olympics 2020 Semi Final. 

04/08/2021 15:46:29

India in Possession now

Tokyo 2020: After getting the lead of 1-0, India faced an onslaught by the Argentina players but finally with 3 minutes remaining, the Indians are in possession again. 

Live Score: India 1 - 0 Argentina

04/08/2021 15:45:17

India Defending Deep

Sushila Chanu is defending well in the Argentina circle along with other players. 

04/08/2021 15:44:05

India Defend Well

Great to see the Indian forwards also defending the ball in their own half. A thoroughly professional performance by the Indian team. 

When the ball is not with the Indian players, all of the defenders are in a good defensive formation.

 

04/08/2021 15:41:33

India save a short-corner

A strong drag-flick from the Argentinians could have gone in goal but Indian defenders don't make room for the ball to pass.

Bright start for India, but Argentina is now on attack! 

04/08/2021 15:37:54

LIVE Score: India Vs Argentina

India 1 - 0 Argentina

04/08/2021 15:37:31

India score first goal

Tokyo2020: India's Gurjit Kaur has scored first for India in the semi-final against Argentina. India lead in less than 3 minutes in the first quarter.