Danson through to Olympic semi-final

Alex Danson
Alex Danson
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Great Britain's women's hockey team, featuring Southampton's Alex Danson, are through to the semi-finals of the Olympic Games.

China's 1-0 defeat to Japan this afternoon means that Team GB are assured of a place in the final four, taking the pressure off ahead of their meeting with defending champions Netherlands this evening.

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