GB begin title defence with Germany loss

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Tokyo Olympics: Great Britain begin women's hockey title defence with loss to Germany

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Great Britain's women began their Olympic hockey title defence in disappointing fashion with a 2-1 defeat by Germany in Pool A in Tokyo. Sarah Jones gave GB the lead from close range before Germany hit back through a scuffed Viktoria Huse penalty that sent Maddie Hinch the wrong way. Germany grew in confidence and took the lead as Charlotte Stapenhorst fired home from Pia Maertens' pass.While GB played aggressively and won three successive penalty corners in the final quarter, they were unable to break through the German defence.

 

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