GB LOSE 4-3 TO OZ IN THRILLER
Ellen White bagged a hat-trick and Caroline Weir missed an extra-time penalty as Team GB’s hockey women lost 4-3 to Australia in the quarter-finals – after leading in the 89th minute.
Sam Kerr’s double booked the Aussies’ first-ever Olympic football last-four spot.
Keira Walsh, Rachel Daly and Lauren Hemphit the woodwork for GB inside the first 25 minutes before Allana Kennedy headed a shock opener for Australia ten minutes later .
White struck twice, with a header and a loose-ball finish, to put GB 2-1 up midwa through the second period.
But Oz skipper and Chelsea striker Kerr levelled late on.
Teagan Micah saved Weir’s penalty on 101 minutes, just before sub Mary Fowler’s deflected shot put the Aussies in front.
Kerr’s sharp header made it 4-2 – and although White nodded home in the 115th minute for GB Australia clung on.