Netherlands win women's hockey gold
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World champion the Netherlands has beaten host China 2-0 to win its second Olympic hockey title.
China won silver, its first hockey medal of any colour, while Argentina earlier outclassed Germany to take home the bronze for the second consecutive Olympics.
The Dutch took the lead from a botched penalty corner in the 51st minute, with forward Naomi van As knocking in a rebound and scoring her first goal of the tournament.
Maartje Goderie, who also had not yet scored, then sealed the match in the 62nd minute with a stunning reverse stick slam from the top of the circle.
Argentina earlier took the bronze medal, easily accounting for defending champion Germany 3-1.
The South Americans, cheered on by football superstar Diego Maradona in the stands, took a 2-0 lead by the 22nd minute and added a third goal after the break.
- Reuters
