Olympic Hockey – Women's Gold Medal Match – Netherlands vs Argentina Preview & Prediction
GENERAL OVERVIEW
When is the Tokyo 2020 Olympics taking place? The Tokyo 2020 Olympics is taking take place between 23rd July, 2021 and 8th August 2021, although some preliminary events began on 21st July, 2021.
Where is the Tokyo 2020 Olympics taking place? While the vast majority of Olympic action will naturally take place in Tokyo or the surrounding areas, the likes of Yokohama, Saitama, Sendai, Kashima and Sapporo are also hosting events.
Where can I get tickets for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics? Many events at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics are be taking place without spectators, but not all. For full information, your best bet is to head here for the latest information.
What TV channel is the Tokyo 2020 Olympics on in the UK? Televised Olympic coverage is shared between BBC and Eurosport so it is worth checking their schedules for the full breakdown.
Where can I stream the Tokyo 2020 Olympics in the UK? Unlike in previous Olympic Games, the Beeb can only show two live events at any one time, which are viewable on BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website & app. Eurosport subscribers can stream the action on Eurosport Player, while the biggest offering is available for subscribers of discovery+, the new player in town. For those not inclined, the BBC have a highlights programme at 19:30 every evening.
EVENT OVERVIEW
What time is the Women’s Hockey final taking place? 11:00 on Friday 6th August (UK time)
Where is the Women’s Hockey final taking place? Oi Hockey Stadium
Who is the reigning Olympic champion in the Women’s Hockey? Great Britain
WHO ARE THE LEADING MEDAL CONTENDERS?
The reigning champions of this event, Great Britain, were defeated in a crushing loss to the Netherlands in the semi-finals of this year’s competition.
The Dutch have been mightily impressive throughout the games so far and they got their revenge on Team GB in emphatic fashion after GB won the 2016 final against the Netherlands. The Dutch have cruised through the knockouts against New Zealand and Great Britain scoring eight goals and conceding one. Their pool stage was just as impressive with a 5-1 win against India, 4-0 against Ireland, 5-0 against South Africa, 1-0 against Great Britain and a 3-1 victory over Germany.
Those results aren’t replicated by the Argentines as the South Americans come into this after a slender 2-1 victory against India in the semi finals. Argentina’s difficult pool stage was also evident after they lost twice to Australia and Germany.
TSZ’S PREDICTION
As much as a final can be 50/50 and decided on small, minor moments, this one is very unlikely to be the case and there is a considerable favourite. The Netherlands will come into this fully expecting to go one further than Rio 2016.
TSZ Tip: NETHERLANDS TO WIN
