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

NDTV Sports Desk
Updated:February 19, 2022 02:06 pm IST

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India vs Argentina women's hockey: India women's hockey team lost 1-2 to Argentina in semis.© AFP

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. 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.

Highlights from India Women vs Argentina Women hockey semi-final match

August04202117:08 (IST)
Thank you!
Thank you for staying with us for the live blog of India's women's hockey semifinal match against Argentina at the Tokyo Olympics.
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August04202117:07 (IST)
Great Britain up next
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.
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August04202117:05 (IST)
Full time: India 1-2 Argentina
It’s allover in Tokyo! India go down fighting 1-2 to Argentina.
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August04202117:03 (IST)
No penalty corner
The video umpire turns down India's referral.
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August04202117:02 (IST)
Referral
India have gone for a referral asking for a penalty corner in the last minute of the game.
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August04202116:59 (IST)
India eye late equaliser
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.
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August04202116:57 (IST)
The clock is ticking
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.
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August04202116:53 (IST)
Penalty corner to India. Saved!
India earn a penalty corner and it's very well saved by Argentina's goalkeeper. India are knocking on the door!
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August04202116:52 (IST)
CLOSE!
Some good play from Lalremsiami in the Argentine circle but there is nobody near the goalmouth to tap in her pass.
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August04202116:51 (IST)
India go on attack
This is better from India. They have shown more attacking intent in this quarter. Can they get past the Argentine backline?
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August04202116:47 (IST)
Fourth quarter begins
The fourth and final quarter begins. India have 15 minutes to turn things around.
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August04202116:45 (IST)
End of 3rd quarter: India 1-2 Argentina
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.
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August04202116:42 (IST)
India seek equaliser
India look for openings in the opposition half but Argentina have looked comfortable in this quarter so far.
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August04202116:36 (IST)
Argentina in control
Argentina continue to control the proceedings. India are struggling to make raids into the opposition circle.
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August04202116:34 (IST)
Argentina's goal is upheld
Argentina's goal is upheld in the umpire referral. They lead 2-1.
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August04202116:31 (IST)
GOAL!
Argentina earn another penalty corner immediately and they score this time! It goes to an umpire referral though.
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August04202116:30 (IST)
Penalty corner to Argentina
Argentina earn a penalty corner less than five minutes into the third quarter.
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August04202116:28 (IST)
No penalty corner
No penalty corner to Argentina is the video umpire's verdict.
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August04202116:26 (IST)
Argentina go for a referral
Argentina feel they should be awarded a penalty corner and they decide to go for a referral.
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August04202116:23 (IST)
Third quarter starts
The third quarter begins. It's very much anybody's game.
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August04202116:16 (IST)
A tale of penalty corners
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.
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August04202116:14 (IST)
Half-time: India 1-1 Argentina
It's half-time! The score remains 1-1 as both teams head into the break.
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August04202116:13 (IST)
End-to-end action
Moments after keeping away an Argentina attack, India enter the opposition circle only to be denied by the Argentine defence.
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August04202116:12 (IST)
India survive
Argentina are unable to take advantage from the penalty corner. They raid the Indian circle again but India manage to stave off the attack.
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August04202116:10 (IST)
Argentina earn a penalty corner
Another penalty corner for Argentina. Can India avert danger this time?
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August04202116:09 (IST)
No penalty corner
The video umpire overturns the decision after review. There's no penalty corner for India this time.
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August04202116:07 (IST)
Referral
India have been awarded another penalty corner and Argentina have gone for a referral.
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August04202116:05 (IST)
Argentina survive again
Argentina survive again as India fail to convert the penalty corner.
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Another penalty corner to India
Argentina fend off India for the moment for the Indians earn another penalty corner almost immediately.
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August04202116:03 (IST)
Penalty corner to India
Rani Rampal and Salima Tete combine to earn a penalty corner for India.
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August04202116:01 (IST)
India look to hit back
India are trying to find chinks in the Argentine defence but the South Americans are holding firm after netting their equaliser.
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August04202115:57 (IST)
GOAL!
Argentina are third time lucky! They convert the penalty corner to draw level at 1-1 vs India.
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August04202115:54 (IST)
Another penalty corner to Argentina
Argentina have another penalty corner.
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August04202115:53 (IST)
India survive
Argentina fail to take advantage again. The referee calls dangerous play and India hold on to their lead.
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August04202115:53 (IST)
India survive
Argentina fail to take advantage again. The referee calls dangerous play and India hold on to their lead.
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August04202115:52 (IST)
Penalty corner to Argentina
Argentina are on the attack right away at the beginning of the second quarter and they earn a penalty corner.
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August04202115:52 (IST)
End of 1st quarter: India 1-0 Argentina
That's the end of the first quarter. India continue to lead 1-0.
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August04202115:51 (IST)
Clash of heads
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.
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August04202115:45 (IST)
Argentina pile on pressure
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.
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August04202115:41 (IST)
India hold on
India do hold on. The penalty corner is expertly defended and the South Americans fail to take advantage.
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