The Indian men's hockey team defeated Russia 4-, while the women's team beat USA 5-1 in the first-leg of two-legged Tokyo Olympic qualifiers in Bhubaneswar on Friday. Women's side led by Rani Rampal played confidently and score goals in quick succession to take home four-goal advantage going into the second leg. Manpreet Singh-led men's team got tough competition from their Russian counterpart but managed to sneak in a close win. Despite not playing to their full potential they managed a two-goal lead going into the second leg. The second leg will be played on Saturday and the aggregate winners at the end of the two-match qualifier (each for men and women) will seal their places in the 2020 Tokyo Games.
Men's Hockey Olympic Qualifiers: Highlights Between India vs Russia Straight from Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneswar
- 21:18 (IST)Russia playing with great confidence... India not so much!Russia have done incredibly well so far in the this game. Can they keep the goo work going in the remainder of the match, only time will tell. India, on the other hand have not played to their potential, but still have time to turn things around but will they be able to do so.
- 21:10 (IST)On-field decision overturned... Russia retain their review!Referee awards a penalty-corner to India and Russia have challenged it saying that the ball was high and dangerous. The TV umpire rules in Russia'a favour and the on-field decision has been overturned. Russia keep their review.
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