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The New Zealand women's hockey team is on the verge of an early world cup exit in London

The New Zealand women's hockey team is on the verge of an early world cup exit in London

31 July 2018

The Black Sticks trail Argentina 2-nil late in the second half of their playoff match, having squandered a number of early chances to take the lead.

World number three ranked Argentina hit the front through a penalty stroke midway through the second quarter and have dominated the second half before scoring their second.

The winner will face Australia in the quarter finals.

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