Category Archives: London 2012 Women

London 2012 Women’s Semi Final: Great Britain 1-2 Argentina.

Posted on August 9, 2012 by thetopofthed

It was to be tears before bedtime at the Riverbank Arena as Argentina’s superb, controlled display broke the hosts’ hearts in a thoroughly absorbing encounter.

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London 2012, Women’s Pool A: Great Britain 1-2 Netherlands.

Posted on August 7, 2012 by thetopofthed

The Netherlands secured top spot in the pool and set up a clash with New Zealand in the semi-final with an impressive 2-1 win over hosts Great Britain. With both of the teams well supported in the packed Riverbank Arena … Continue reading →

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London 2012, Women’s Pool B: Argentina 2-1 New Zealand.

Posted on August 3, 2012 by thetopofthed

Argentina bounced back from their surprise defeat against the USA with an impressive win over the previously unbeaten Blacksticks in front of a passionate travelling support here tonight.

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London 2012 Women’s Pool A: Great Britain 3-0 Belgium.

Posted on August 3, 2012 by thetopofthed

Goals from Ashleigh Ball, Laura Bartlett and Crista Cullen sent Great Britain to the top of their pool and continued their 100% run in the Olympic hockey competition.

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Laura Unsworth: Time to Shine.

Posted on August 2, 2012 by thetopofthed

Things were going swimmingly for Great Britain’s ladies in their opening match of the London 2012 tournament. Cruising to a 4-0 win against Japan, the crowd lapping up the performance of their heroes and the clock running down to a … Continue reading →

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