Hockey WA's Tokyo Olympics Hockey Hub I Part 3

All the news, updates and info you need on the Australians – and the Western Australians – competing for the Hockeyroos and Kookaburras! With match reports, articles, interviews and more, this is your one-stop shop for all things hockey at the Tokyo Olympics. This page will be updated daily throughout the Games. 

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Day 12

Heartbreak for Kookaburras in penalty shootout loss.

The Kookaburras will come home with a silver medal after a devastating loss to Belgium in the gold medal match. 

At quarter time scores were at a stalemate, with neither side able to find the back of the net before the break.

Very few shots were made on goals in the first, Tom Wickham taking the Kookaburras lone shot, and Andrew Charter having to make two saves.

The deadlock lasted until half time, possession remaining even between the Kookaburras and the Belgian side.

Belgium scored first through a nifty touch by Florent van Aubel at the 32-minute-mark, putting themselves at a 1-0 advantage.

The scoreline didn’t change again at the final break, Belgium holding its 1-0 lead after 45 minutes of play.

TOMMMMMM WICKHAM!!!!!! TJ EQUALISES FOR THE KOOKAS – AND WE’RE BACK IN THE GAME!!! 1-1 IN THE FOURTH QUARTER.

The match went into one-on-ones when scores were equal 1-1 at full time, however an outstanding performance from Andrew Charter not enough in the end.

A heartbreaking ordeal for the Kookaburras saw an inch of hope with a referral almost giving them a second chance in shootouts, however the Belgian side won shootouts 3-2.

For the full scorecard, please click here.

IT'S KOOKABURRAS' GOLD MEDAL MATCH DAY!!! 

Today's the day!!! 

Just hours until our Aussie sides take on Belgium for a GOLD MEDAL, looking to win the first gold medal since Athens in 2004. 

From 1800hrs AWST, the match will be broadcast in HD on Seven and 7Plus. 

Keep your eyes on this blog for any last-minute updates!!!

Day 11

Kookaburras dream match leads to first Olympic gold medal match in 17 years!!

The Kookaburras have celebrated Aran Zalewski’s 200^th game in the green and gold with style, a dream Semi-Final win over Germany.

Margaret-River based Zalewski made his debut in 2011 against India and is representing Australia at his second games.

The game started early with tournament star Tim Brand touching in a goal crossed by Flynn
Ogilvie at the seven-minute-mark.

Germany responded shortly after, Lukas Windfeder netting an equaliser after 10 minutes of play

Blake Govers showed his trademark trick, scoring from a penalty corner to bring the Kookaburras back into the lead, 2-1 at half time.

Germany took a large risk and took their goalkeeper off with four minutes remaining in the match to gain an extra field player

GOALLLL!!! With just over a minute left, Lachi Sharp was able to capitalise on the open goal, scoring to seal the deal for the Kookaburras and sending themselves through to the gold medal match against Belgium.

The Kookaburras will play for gold at 1800hrs AWST on Thursday, August 5.

For the full scorecard, please click here.  

Day 10

Hockeyroos Heartbreak as India claims 1-0 victory in Quarter Final.

The Hockeyroos have suffered a stunning defeat to India in the Quarter Finals at Tokyo 2020 - a valiant effort by the side, but unable to capitalise on their scoring opportunities.

WA's Karri Somerville was a rock in defence and applied a magnificent tackle to give the Hockeyroos an option in the dying minutes but ultimately the side just fell short in their final match of the tournament.

We're sure the entire country is proud of the girls' efforts!

The Hockeyroos were set for a battle against a talented Indian side, with five wins from five matches putting the Hockeyroos in the box seat.

Hit the post! An effort from star forward Rosie Malone narrowly misses the goal early in the match!

Wow that's tough! Rachel Lynch comes flying out of the box to see the ball out of her defensive zone, cleaning up a player in the process.

India's Gurjit Kaur opens the scoring for the match, with a couple of deflections tultimately finding the back of the goal.

It's 1-0 heading into the half - the Hockeyroos have a lot of work to do in the second.

Two penaly corners to open the second half for the Hockeyroos - both falling short with the girls still in search of a goal.

That's the buzzer for the third! It's all on the line now for the Hockeyroos with India leading 1-0 going into the final term.

That's a stat! India has only ever beaten the Hockeyroos four times in 41 matches!

Madi Fitzpatrick gets oh so close to scoring the Hockeyroos first with only a few minutes left of play!

Heartbreak for the Hockeyroos as the final buzzer sounds and India pulls off an upset to continue their run for a medal.

Congratulations to the Hockeyroos on a stellar run at Tokyo - the whole nation is proud! We're sure you'll be back better than ever.

For the full scorecard, click here.

Our Kookaburras heroes are still in the hunt for gold! Don't miss their match tomorrow at 6pm AWST when they face-off against Germany!

Hockey Australia High Performance Pathways Manager Ian Rutledge identifies some of the keys to what might decide the contest ahead of the Hockeyroos' Quarter Final against India.

Its' game day! Can the Hockeyroos continue their hot form against India in the Quarter Final?