HIGHLIGHTS

• Great Britain defeated India 4-1 in their Pool A match
• India had earlier lost 1-5 to Netherlands and 0-2 against Germany
• Rani Rampal’s side will next play Ireland on Friday.

Indian women’s hockey coach Sjoerd Marijine didn’t minced his words in criticizing his players after third consecutive defeat in Pool A, which reduces their quarterfinal chances.

India were hammered by Great Britain by 1-4 loss on Wednesday.

The Dutchman described the loss as his side’s ‘worst match of the ongoing Olympics and lambasted the players for failing to raise their game in the crucial match.

“This was our worst match. We always try to play for a six (out of 10) for each individual, and I don’t think each individual today played for a six. Bad decisions, bad choices and I’m pretty disappointed by this,” Marijine said after the match.

“The goal was too early, but the individual performances just weren’t good enough. I can keep analysing what went wrong tactically, but it starts with every individual reaching their level and that didn’t happen today.”

India had earlier lost 1-5 to world no.1 the Netherlands before slumping to a 0-2 defeat against Germany.

Rani Rampal’s side will next play Ireland on Friday.

The Indians needed at least a point from this game to be safe but they now will have to win their remaining two matches against Ireland and South Africa to harbour any hopes of qualifying for the knockout stage.