Team GB men's hockey side get their Olympics campaign off to a flyer after second half strikes from Liam Ansell and Jack Waller help down South Africa in opening group game in Tokyo By Pa Sport Staff Published: 12:50 BST, 24 July 2021 | Updated: 12:51 BST, 24 July 2021 Viewcomments Great Britain's men launched their Tokyo Olympics campaign with a 3-1 victory over South Africa at the Oi Hockey Stadium. Sam Ward struck early to give Britain a flying start, but the lead proved short-lived as Matthew Guise-Brown equalised just 10 minutes later. It remained level at half-time, but Britain enjoyed a dominant second period and claimed maximum points in the Pool B encounter through goals from Liam Ansell and Jack Waller. Team GB's men's hockey team have got their Olympics campaign off to a flying start in Tokyo Britain face Canada on Monday in their next game in a group that also includes Holland, Belgium and Germany. Belgium earlier defeated Holland 3-1, and there was a scare for world number one team Australia before they edged out Pool A opponents Japan 5-3. In the other Pool A fixtures, India defeated New Zealand 3-2 and Argentina drew 1-1 with Spain. Second half goals from Liam Ansell (pictured) and Jack Waller helped down South Africa Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site (dailymail) and under his responsibility