As it happened Tokyo Olympics Racism storm erupts Olyroos out after loss to Egypt
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That’s all we have for you tonight but thanks again for joining us as we fast approach the middle weekend of the Tokyo Olympics.
Today was the most successful day Australia has had at an Olympics since Athens in 2004 and what a day it was. In the evening, the Hockeyroos and Kookaburras enjoyed wins, as did the Boomers when they scored a clutch win over Italy. Unfortunately the Olympics are over for the Olyroos, and there was heartbreak for Skye Nicolson when she lost via split decision in the boxing.
We will have plenty more action on tomorrow’s live blog so please join us again early in the morning.
Looking ahead, there will be major Australian stars chasing gold including Jess Fox in the canoe slalom, Kyle Chalmers in the men’s freestyle 100 metres, the Hockeyroos facing New Zealand, Serbia taking on Australia in men’s water polo and the opening round of the men’s golf featuring Marc Leishman and Cameron Smith.
Please have a lovely evening and we will see you all early tomorrow. Bye for now.
Australia’s Matthew Dellavedova (8) and Italy’s Achille Polonara (33) battle for a rebound.Credit:AP
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A campaign that began so brightly ended quietly for the Olyroos when they were eliminated from the Tokyo Olympics after a 2-0 loss to Egypt on Wednesday night.
Just six days after causing one of the biggest shocks of the tournament by beating Argentina 2-0, Australia’s early talk of hunting a medal will now turn towards reflection on what could have been after suffering successive defeats that sees them headed for the departure lounge at Haneda Airport.
Egypt celebrate their 2-0 victory over the Olyroos in Sendai, Japan.Credit:AP
A goal minutes before half-time and another in the dying moments killed Australia’s hopes of progressing to the second round in a match in which they were largely outplayed by an impressive Egypt, whose goalkeeper, Mohamed El Shawany, pulled off two crucial saves in the second half to seal the win.
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Latvia’s Karlis Lasmanis has won the 3x3 gold medal for his nation with a game-winning two-pointer beating ROC 21-18 tonight.
Latvia has placed five and second in previous World Cups for 3x3 but this time won the gold with a committed effort against a strong ROC side.
Lasmanis led his side with a game-high 10 points while his side had no replacement player for the final minutes after veteran guard Edgars Krumins badly rolled his ankle and limped to the sidelines.
Serbia beat Belgium 21-10 to claim the men’s bronze medal.
Latvia’s Edgars Krumins.Credit:Getty Images
The Kookaburras have completed a 4-2 win over the New Zealand Black Sticks tonight.
Tim Brand scored in the first quarter with Kane Russell’s goal for the Black Sticks tying scores at 1-1 for much of the match.
Tim Brand.Credit:Getty Images
Then Brand scored his second goal with Blake Govers and Tom Wickham taking Australia to safe ground at 4-1 up late in the last quarter.
Russell scored his second goal in the closing moments but it was too little, too late.
The Kookaburras are surging to victory over the New Zealand Black Sticks with Blake Govers and Tom Wickham scoring late goals to make it 4-1.
There are just over two minutes to play.
Tim Brand has put the Kookaburras up 2-1 in the final quarter against New Zealand.
Brand has a double today and the Kookaburras have just under seven minutes left to hold on and take the win.
USA women have won the first 3x3 gold medal at the Olympics, beating the Russian Olympic Committee 18-15 in the tournament final.
USA Basketball chose to headhunt some of the best players from the WNBA in the US and it has proven to be a masterstroke.
Stefanie Dolson goes to the basket in the final.Credit:Getty Images
Centre Stefanie Dolson led USA with seven points while Kelsey Plum scored five and Allisha Gray scored four with Jacqui Young adding two points.
The ROC will take the women’s silver medal while earlier tonight China won bronze in women’s 3x3 with a 16-14 win over France.
Serbia outclassed Belgium 21-10 to win the men’s 3x3 bronze medal.
Latvia and ROC will play off for the men’s gold medal this evening.
The Olyroos’ campaign is over after 2-0 loss to Egypt this evening.
After a stellar 2-0 win over Argentina to open the Olympics, the Olyroos couldn’t get past the Egyptians who scored just before half-time and followed with a late goal to seal a place in the quarter-finals as Argentina and Spain drew 1-1 in the other match.
Egyptian goalkeeper Mohamed Elshenawy saved two goalbound attempts from the Olyroos in the second half so his nation has him to thank for their win and their place in the last eight.
Egypt’s players celebrate their 2-0 victory over Australia.Credit:AP
Read Dominic Bossi’s match report here.
The Kookaburras and New Zealand remained tied 1-1 at half-time in their group A clash.
Tim Brand and Kane Russell scored goals in the opening quarter, but neither side add to the scores in the second term.
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