Tokyo Olympics, India Women vs Argentina Women Semi-Finals, Highlights: India Lose In Women's Hockey Semis, To Play For Bronze
India vs Argentina women's hockey semi-final match Highlights: Argentina captain Noel Barrionuevo scored a brace as Indian women's hockey team's suffered a heartbreaking loss in the semis
India women's hockey team lost 1-2 to Argentina in the semi-final match on Wednesday. Gurjit Kaur gave India the lead early in the match by converting a penalty corner. Argentina hit back in the second quarter as their captain Noel Barrionuevo scored the equaliser. Â The Argentine skipper scored again in the third quarter to make put India behind. The Indian team fought hard in the final 15 minutes but Argentina's experience helped them keep the danger away as the successfully defended their lead. Argentina will now take on Netherlands in the gold medal match while India will be up against Great Britain in the bronze medal clash.Â
Highlights from India Women vs Argentina Women hockey semi-final match Â
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A heartbreaking loss for an inspirational Indian team. But there's still a medal to play for. India will take on Great Britain in the bronze medal match on Friday.
India are looking for a late equaliser with just two minutes to go. Great game management from Argentina so far as they try to keep the ball in the Indian half.
With five minutes to go, Argentina are still holding firm. India continue to search for an equaliser and have had a close shave after the Argentines missed from close range.
Argentina lead 2-1 at the end of the third quarter and despite the slender lead, they have looked very much in control of proceedings in the last quarter hour.
Both sides have scored from a penalty corner each but have also failed to convert a few others. Argentina looked more in control as the game progressed but India have defended well so far. It's very well poised at the moment.
Navneet Kaur has to leave the field for the moment to receive medical attention after a clash of heads with an Argentine opponent, who too goes to the sidelines for treatment.
The Argentines are seeing more of the ball in the last few minutes. India have been defending deep but are not offering a lot of space to the opposition.
