Indian hockey team would look to salvage at least one victory from their disastrous Olympic Games campaign to avert the bottom place finish.

India will take on South Africa in the playoff to decide the 11th and 12th sports.

India,struggled to find their feet and the players did not show any determination to be combative against opponents who had superior physique and used it effectively to dispossess the Indians.

"We have struggled throughout the tournament. The players are aware that they have not given a good performance of their skills," coach Michael Nobbs said.