Nicola White scores in Great Britain hockey win
Date published: 12 August 2016
Photo: Frank Uijlenbroek
Nicola White scores in Great Britain hockey win
Nicola White was again on target in the Olympic games on Friday (12 August) as Great Britain’s woman’s hockey team defeated Japan 2-0.
The Littleborough hockey star scored late in the final quarter of the game as she lashed the ball in on the volley from close-range, taking her tally up to two for the games after netting in the 3-0 win against India on Monday (8 August) as well.
Lily Owsley put Great Britain ahead in the fifth minute and Helen Richardson-Walsh had a goal ruled out at the start of the fourth quarter before Nicola’s goal five minutes from time.
The win maintained Great Britain’s 100% record in Rio so far but despite being level on points with Pool B leaders the United States, Nicola’s side are second because of their inferior goal difference.
Great Britain will face the United States on Saturday (13 August) in a match which they need to win in order to finish top of Pool B.
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