The day began with an earlier-than-usual start, to be at the Riverbank Arena by 08.15 for men's Hockey.
The first game was Australia v Argentina, which ended in a 2-2 draw.
In between the two matches of the morning session, the pitch was watered with rainbows (unicorns just out of shot...).
Netherlands v New Zealand was game 2, which was fast and open. And very well supported (particularly from the Dutch, who turned the Riverbank into a sea of orange).
The final score of 5-1 to the Netherlands was flattering, and a little cruel on New Zealand. Great game, though.
After some meandering around the park photographing the funny hats and fancy dress (starting with 65% of the Dutch leaving the Hockey game!), it was time to adjourn to Park Live with a beer and watch some sport on the big screen.
Including Jess Ennis in the opening rounds of the Heptathlon...
...and Ben Ainslie racing side-by-side down in the Solent.
Oh, and there were the little matters of GOLD medals for the men's team pursuit (Burke, Clancy, Kennaugh and Thomas) AND for Victoria Pendleton in the Women's Keirin behind us in the Velodrome to cheer. Not a bad day in Olympic land.
The first game was Australia v Argentina, which ended in a 2-2 draw.
In between the two matches of the morning session, the pitch was watered with rainbows (unicorns just out of shot...).
Netherlands v New Zealand was game 2, which was fast and open. And very well supported (particularly from the Dutch, who turned the Riverbank into a sea of orange).
The final score of 5-1 to the Netherlands was flattering, and a little cruel on New Zealand. Great game, though.
After some meandering around the park photographing the funny hats and fancy dress (starting with 65% of the Dutch leaving the Hockey game!), it was time to adjourn to Park Live with a beer and watch some sport on the big screen.
Including Jess Ennis in the opening rounds of the Heptathlon...
...and Ben Ainslie racing side-by-side down in the Solent.
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