The Red Panthers exorcise their Olympic ghost and qualify for the Olympic Games in Paris

After disappointment at Rio 2016 and Tokyo 2021, there is now euphoria for Paris 2024. The Red Panthers have secured qualification for the next Summer Games in Valencia, their second participation after London 2012. Belgian women's hockey beat Great Britain in the semi-final of the qualifying tournament 3-2 after A nerve-wracking match.

With Great Britain, the Red Panthers were presented with a big name from the world of hockey in the semi-finals of the Olympic qualifying tournament. The winner qualifies for Paris 2024.

The skillful Nelin took advantage of an error in judgment in the British defense to open the scoring. Just before the end of the first quarter, she scored a goal to make the score 1-0.

The British have lost experience in recent years, but they put up some good resistance physically. They soon equalized, this time after an error in judgment by the Belgians. Howard made the score 1-1 past D'hooghe.

After a difficult second quarter, the Panthers took control of the game again after the end of the first half. With a little luck they took the lead again.

Gernier deflected in a corner kick from Vanden Borre: 2-1. The fact that she hit the ball with her arm did not bother the video referee. The British had arrived too late with their protest.

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When Rasier freed Belgium 5 minutes from time 3-1, the cava could have been taken out of the freezer, but the cork had not yet been unscrewed.

Great Britain launched a final attack and made it 3-2 after a corner kick.

After 3 minutes of trembling, the Belgian hockey players were able to celebrate the qualification. For the first time since 2012, they are back at the Olympics.

The final match against Spain on Saturday will be a prestige match. Great Britain still had to work hard against its Irish neighbors. They are fighting for the last ticket to Paris 2024.