Goals from Fanny Rinne and Lisa Hahn gave Germany a 2-1 win in their opening game, however a spirited second half display from the Americans gave their illustrious opponents a huge scare. Continue reading
Two goals from Alex Danson helped Great Britain’s ladies to get off to a dream start in their quest for a gold medal, with a comfortable 4-0 win over Japan. Roared on by an enthusiastic home crowd, the hosts put the game to bed in the first half, scoring all their goals before half time. Continue reading
The Top of the D has already given a run-down of the teams to compete in Pool A of the Women’s Olympic Hockey competition here. Now, it’s the turn of those in Pool B:
Argentina. World Ranking: 2.
Champions Trophy 2012, winners, World Cup 2010, winners, third in Beijing 2008, Las Leonas are many people’s favourites for the gold medal this time out. With their tournament pedigree and the quality in their squad it is not difficult to see why. Continue reading
The Top of the D has already taken you through the teams vying for the Men’s Olympic Hockey medals. Now, with the games mere days away, it’s the turn of the women.
Netherlands World Ranking: 1.
The world’s number one ranked team comes into the London Olympics as the reigning champions. They qualified for the tournament by virtue of winning gold at the EuroHockey Nations tournament by beating hosts, Germany. Continue reading
The Top of the D has already given you a break down of Pool A here. Now, take a look at the contenders for Pool B.
Germany. World Ranking: 2.
Ranked second in the world at present, but they are the reigning Olympic Champions. They finished second in the 2010 World Cup, and fifth in the 2011 Champions Trophy. Continue reading
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