Holland win gold in the women’s hockey

The Netherlands won their fourth Olympic women’s hockey title by defeating Argentina 3-1 in the final at the Tokyo Olympics on Friday.

After the first quarter ended without any score, the Dutch, who won silver at the 2016 Rio Games, took the lead thanks to a goal by Margot van Geffen off a penalty corner.

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They extended their lead as flicking specialist Caia van Maasakker netted two more penalty corners.

Argentina replied with moments left to play in the first half when Agustina Gorzelany also scored off a penalty corner.

Las Leonas kept fighting after the halftime break but were unable to score another goal, settling for the silver medal.