Paris Olympics 2024: Opals win bronze as Matt Richardson, Matt Glaezter win in Velodrome
It’s been a historic triumph for Australia so far at these Olympics is there more joy to come as we enter the final day of competition in Paris?
Recap all the action.
3QT FRA 43, USA 45
The USA turned it around in the final five minutes of that quarter with smart shots and working to the open player.
They panicked to start, but the French needed to pull away more.
However, there is one score in it with 10 minutes of the Olympics to go!
Also, America need this gold to level China’s 40 atop the standings.
That’s Plum!
And with two daggers from Plum, the deficit is back to just two.
FRA 35, USA 33
Double digits
The USA are panicking, and the hero ball is letting them down.
France are finding their shots with efficiency.
FRA 35, USA 25
Splash!
The French have started the second half with a bang.
They scored a mid-range shot and a three, while America missed both of their attempts.
USA looking frustrated.
FRA 30, USA 25
HT FRA 25, USA 25
The Americans will be furious with their first half.
They have attempted just three three-pointers, and their turnovers are getting out of hand.
They needed a late tip-in just tie scores.
France could be much further ahead but they are shooting at a lowly 28 per cent from the field.
From the logo!!!
France are level with an incredible bomb!
With the shot running down, Fauthoux took a catch-and-shoot chance from near half caught and hit nothing but net.
The Americans are still struggling with turnovers.
FRA 23, USA 23
Turnover central
The US are already into double digit turnovers.
France started the quarter with a 4-0 run, and the Americans tried to respond with athleticism but went beyond their means.
The French men’s team is getting behind the women as well.
FRA 16, USA 17
The retirees
QT FRA 9, USA 15
The USA grab dual baskets to end the first, with Brittany Griner making the most of her size inside the paint.
Again, if France can get their shots to go, they are well and truly in the contest.
Physical contest
Both teams are charging after the ball and attacking the rim.
France are staying persistent and harassing USA on defence.
They are still struggling to get the lid off, but these are good signs.
FRA 7, USA 11
