Tokyo Olympics: Great Britain’s men earn thrilling draw but women beaten by Netherlands

Team GB’s women must wait to confirm a place in the Olympic knockout stages after a 1-0 loss to the Netherlands in a repeat of the 2016 final.

The British side, who beat the Dutch in a shootout to win gold in Rio, fell behind to a Frederique Matla penalty stroke in the opening quarter.

Goalkeeper Maddie Hinch made key saves to keep Great Britain in it and Giselle Ansley came closest to an equaliser.

Great Britain face Ireland on Saturday and are still expected to qualify.

By the time that fixture is played, Mark Hager’s side – currently third – could be sure of a place in the four qualifying positions in their group, if the teams below them do not find key wins.

The Netherlands, meanwhile, move to 12 points from a possible 12 and they deserved this latest victory, notching 17 shots on goal.

Great Britain’s Sarah Jones said Hinch’s performance between the posts was “inspired”, adding: “I thought we dominated the second half and yes we are disappointed, but I think games are about getting through but also about building momentum.

“In tournament hockey it is all about building momentum and it is all about playing the same style of hockey regardless and not bringing out a different style of play when you get to the knockouts.”