Sports News | Netherlands Win Gold in Women's Hockey with 3-1 Victory over Argentina

Tokyo, Aug 6 (AP) The Netherlands won their fourth Olympic women's hockey title by defeating Argentina 3-1 in the final at the Tokyo 2020 on Friday.

Five years after the heartbreak of Rio 2016, when they lost to Great Britain in a shoot-out competition in the gold medal match - the Netherlands have become the first NOC to win four Olympic titles!

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All the action came in the second quarter, when the Netherlands struck three times in the space of six minutes to build a commanding 3-0 lead.

Argentina did grab one goal back from a penalty corner. (AP)

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