Tokyo Olympics 2021 Live | Day 12| August 04: After taking a quick lead, India conceded two goals to give Argentina the lead in their hockey semi-finals. Although they stepped up their attack towards the ends, it wasn't enough. After Mirabai Chanu’s silver, PV Sindhu’s bronze, Lovlina Borgohain lost in her semi-final match to settle for bronze. Ravi Kumar Dahiya beat Sanayev of Kazakhstan to reach the final of the Men's Freestyle 57Kg. Ravi Kumar came from 1-9 down to win by fall in one of the greatest comebacks. Deepak Punia lost 0-10 to David Taylor in his semi-final match.
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: Argentina are through to the final courtsey of two goals from their captain Maria Noel Barrionuevo. India drew first blood after Gurjit Kaur scored int he second minute of the match, but Argentina soon regrouped and played brilliantly, taking control of the midfield. They attacked better and were the better team. India did come close to equalising in the dying moments of the match, but Argentina held on. India will now face Britain in the bronze medal match.
:India are runnig out of time. They need to find a goal soon.
: The penalty corner is taken well, but Argentina goalkeeper Succi dives to ther right to deny the goal.
India vs Argentina Women's Hockey Semi-Final Live:India win a penalty corner. They are relentless in attack now and it forces a mistake from Argentina.
India vs Argentina Women's Hockey Semi-Final Live:Navneet Kaur and Monica have a brilliant one-two before firing a shot on goal, but it goes agonizingly wide. India are now starting to put some pressure on the Argentine defence.
: One more quarter to go. India are trailing by a goal. Argentina ahve been the better team so far, but that can change any moment. India will need to dig deep to mount a comeback. They need to have more possession of the ball as Argentina are dictating terms from the midfield.
: Argentina are ahead. It is Maria Noel Barrionuevo again. The captain steps up again. The goal has come from yet another penalty corner and India are trailing now. India referred the decision for a possible instance of dangerous play, but the goal stood.
: Argentina win two consecutive penalty corners. India are under pressure.
: And that is the end of the first half. Argentina look to be in control of the game right now. India have managed to defend after the first goal, but they will need to find a way to plug the passes down the left. Argentina has favoured the left while attacking and have looked menacing each time.
: Agustina Albertarrio wins another penalty corner for Argentina. They have been brilliant while attacking down the left flank. Sushila Chanu had given away the penalty. Savita defends the corner and play is broken.
: Navneet Kaur fumbles the penalty corner and is swarmed by a sea of Argentina players. India are awarded another penalty because two Argentine players defended with their face masks on. The decision is referred by Argentina and it is ruled in their favour.
: India's first penalty corner is saved by Argentine goal keeper maria Belen Succi. But India win another penalty corner.
: Vandana Kataria makes a threatening running down the right, but is tackled by Argentina. Rani Rampal soon wins a penalty corner for India.
