Belgium’s ladies have reached the Olympic semi-finals for the primary time of their historical past due to a tough fought 2-0 victory over Spain.
On a historic evening for the Crimson Panthers, Delphine-Daphne Marien and Charlotte Englebert netted fourth quarter targets to seal a spot within the remaining 4. Belgium’s opponents within the semi-finals can be China, who defeated Australia earlier within the day. The opposite semi-final sees the Netherlands and Argentina go face to face, with the timings for the fixtures being confirmed later immediately.
“It’s already superb to be a part of the Olympic workforce however to succeed in the quarter-finals, I can’t describe the sensation”, stated Belgium objective scorer Marien after the match. “We’re so such like a very shut group, and we all know it’s one another’s strengths. The coach (Raoul Ehren) actually sees it and he makes positive we’re in the suitable place. I feel that’s why we’re so good collectively.”
Waiting for the semi-final assembly towards China, Marien stated that regardless of beating them within the pool section, Belgium wouldn’t make the error of underestimating them.
“They’re actually disciplined, they work so onerous however we’re going to do the identical”, continued Marien. “Taking part in for the medals, everyone can be much more fired up. For positive we’re going to be prepared from the primary whistle. After which hopefully, hopefully, hopefully we will make to the ultimate.”
Whereas it was disappointing finish to Spain’s spectacular Olympic marketing campaign right here in Paris, there was a milestone second for Beatriz Perez, who grew to become her nation’s highest capped feminine hockey participant on the event of her 267th look for the Crimson Sticks.
The hockey competitions on the Olympic Video games Paris 2024 happen from Saturday 27 July to Friday 9 August. Each the lads’s and ladies’s competitions function 12 groups, break up into two swimming pools of six forward of quarter-finals, semi-finals and medal matches. For extra details about the hockey competitions at Paris 2024, go to Olympics.Hockey.
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