Hockey World League Final, Semi Final Live Updates: India vs Argentina

Indian men's hockey team take on Olympic champions and world No.1 Argentina in the semi-finals of the Hockey World League Final, in Bhubaneshwar.

Ritayan Basu
Ritayan Basu
December 8, 2017 | UPDATED 19:26 IST
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Hello and Welcome to the Live Coverage of the semi-final clash of the Hockey World League Final between India and Argentina at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar.

19.25 IST: The players are out and so are the umbrellas in the crowd. it's pouring cats and dogs at the Kalinga Stadium.  

19.23 IST: We are just minutes away from the start of the semifinal.

19.19 IST: The 11 who will take to the turf.

19.20 IST: The Netherlands defeated England 1-0 to finish 7th and eight respectively. 

Indian men's hockey team take on Olympic champions and world No.1 Argentina in the semi-final of the Hockey World League Final, in Bhubaneswar.

Fans have turned out in huge numbers to support the national team.

Brief Preview:

The Indian men's hockey team take on Olympic champions and world No.1 Argentina in the semi-final of the Hockey World League Final, in Bhubaneswar.

Argentina booked their spot against the hosts in the semi-finals after defeating England by 3-2 in the quarter-final match on Thursday.

Lucas Vila, Matias Pardes and Juan Gilardi scored for the Olympic champions whereas David Condonand Adam Dixon netted for England.

India have already booked their place in the last four of the tournament when they claimed a stunning shoot-out victory over Belgium's Red Lions, a team that came into the contest on the back of three straight victories.

Earlier, the title holders, Australia, also claimed a place in the competition final four and will face Germany in another semi-final match on Saturday.

Germany defeated Netherlands 4-3 in the penalty shootout, whereas Argentina beat England 3 goals to two.

The Final of the tournament is slated to be held on Sunday.