Great Britain Women v Belgium Women hockey betting is next up for the host nation’s athletes at the Riverbank Arena. With two wins from two under their belt, Great Britain need to keep up the momentum ahead of their tougher Group A clashes to come against the Netherlands and China. So far so good for Team GB, thrashing Japan 4-0 in their opener and then coming through a strange match against South Korea. Britain eventually won that match 5-3 but only they had blown a 3-1 lead in the second half of the game. Still, they showed enough resilience and class to bounce back in what could have been a tricky situation for them. But two goals in two minutes from Twigg and Rogers restored Great Britain’s cushion to give them the win.
Now, with a win against the Belgians, who have failed to win in their first two matches, will keep Great Britain’s Women challenging for top spot. This year’s defeated Champions Trophy finalists look in pretty solid shape at the moment and are creating chances. They go into the next round of games at the top of Group A, level on points with the strong Dutch, but with a better goal difference. Belgium lost 3-0 against the Netherlands in their opening match, and then held out for a goal less draw against China. So they haven’t gotten on the score-sheet yet and that should signal a comfortable match for Great Britain on Thursday.
Some further good news for the British women, is that captain Kate Walsh, who suffered a fractured jaw in Team GB’s second match against Japan, will be joining back up at the Olympic Village with the squad. She has had a plate inserted into her jaw and can continue playing after spending three nights in hospital. So that will be a welcome boost for the Great Britain Women, the return of their captain who has earned 288 caps for her country. Great Britain go into the match as strong favourites and can afford to rest Walsh as long as possible until the tougher matches arrive. They will need her valuable experience and influence in order to fulfil their desire of challenging for a medal at the London 2012 Games.
Great Britain Women v Belgium Women Hockey Betting Odds at online bookmaker SkyBet
Team GB 1/50, Draw 18/1, Belgium 33/1
Value Bet: Under 5.5 Goals for 5/6 at SkyBet
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