Field hockey recap, Aug. 7: Fokke fuels Dutch, China’s dominance continues in semifinals
![Laura Nunnink of the Netherlands celebrating 2-0 during the women's field hockey semifinals match between the Netherlands and Argentina at Yves du Manoir Stadium on August 7](https://ktvz.b-cdn.net/2024/08/ned-women-semis-1920x1080-1-1440x810.jpg)
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The Netherlands opened the day with a 3-0 victory over Argentina in rematch of the Tokyo gold medal contest. Later, China’s precipitous rise to the top continued on Wednesday as the Snow Lotuses earned a spot in the gold medal match for the first time since 2008.