 "FIH Hockey Olympic Qualifiers: India coach Janneke Schopman wants her players to 'show up' against Japan")
Indian women’s hockey team coach Janneke Schopman wants her players to rise to the occasion when they play Japan in the bronze medal match in the FIH Hockey Olympic Qualifiers. More than a tussle for third place, the winner will book their place in the Paris Olympics.
It came a day after India India fumbled in the penalty shootout to Germany, losing 3-4, after the match ended 2-2 in regulation time.
“We will discuss it again. We need to give time to the disappointment. We have to rest tomorrow morning and I know they will be ready. Some of them are already ready but we need some time,” Schopman said.
“They get a little bit impatient and when they get impatient…but I can’t always blame them for it. It was great that we could manage a large part of the game today.
“I know we can play but we have to show up and have to keep fighting. We don’t have a guarantee tomorrow because Japan will also want to win. Japan also wants to go to Paris, so we have a fight in our hands. Hopefully, we can show up and take the qualification place.”
The Dutchwoman said India will play the match against Japan with a “never give up” attitude.
“For me it’s a separate game, what happened in the past it happened in the past. What matters is tomorrow we have to play,” Schopman said.
“Never giving up, so many players showed up today. We were always fighting and we never gave up.”
When is India vs Japan in FIH Hockey Olympic Qualifiers?
India vs Japan in FIH Hockey Olympic Qualifiers will take place on 19 January.
What time is India vs Japan in FIH Hockey Olympic Qualifiers?
India vs Japan in FIH Hockey Olympic Qualifiers will take place at 7:30 PM IST.
Where is the FIH Hockey Olympic Qualifiers taking place?
The FIH Hockey Olympic Qualifiers are being played in Ranchi.
How to watch India vs Japan in FIH Hockey Olympic Qualifiers?
India vs Japan in FIH Hockey Olympic Qualifiers will be televised on Sports18 channel.
Where to live stream India vs Japan in FIH Hockey Olympic Qualifiers?
India vs Japan in FIH Hockey Olympic Qualifiers will be live streamed on JioCinema.
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