Goodbye
Belgium is proclaimed for the first time champion of the Olympic Games, after tying 1-1 and winning in the shoot-out. That's all for today, until next time. Stay tuned on VAVEL.
End of the match
The shoot-out round ended, the last Whetton missed. Belgium is Olympic champion with a dramatic ending, the video referee reviewed, replayed again, and missed it again, what a finish we had.
Shoot-Out
Tied at three, Denayer missed the ball, a blunder by the Belgian.
The same thing happens to Simmonds, the Belgian goalkeeper is doing well. Belgium will have a chance to take the lead.
Shoot-Out
The first is missed by Australia (Govers), well saved by Vanasch.
Belgium's first is scored by Van Aubel. 0-1.
Match ends
The match ends at the Oi Hockey Stadium, tied at one between Australia and Belgium. The final will be decided in the decisive shots.
47' Australia goal
Wickham tied the match after his teammates fought for the ball inside the box, finally it fell to the Australian who tied the match, 1-1.
The last quarter begins
The last fifteen minutes start with 0-1 on the scoreboard, Australia has to score to have a chance, otherwise the Belgians will take the gold.
End of the third quarter
The Belgians were saved from a draw. Australia, since the goal, has been pressing hard and has had several chances to equalize. Everything will be decided in the last quarter.
40'| Vanasch saves
The Australians had a penalty-corner, where Hayward shot but the Belgian goalkeeper cleared it for a corner, Australia is trying.
39' | The Australians hit the post
Zalewski shot inside the box and the Belgian goalkeeper saves it but the ball ends up hitting the post. Australia had a chance, it's still 0-1...
35'| De Kerpel could have scored.
Another move by the Belgians, who could have scored the second goal through De Kerpel. Australia has increased the pressure and is looking for the Red Lions' goal.
32'| Belgium goal
The Belgian goal was scored by Van Aubel, who beat the goalkeeper to score. The score was 0-1 at the Oi Hockey Stadium.
The game restarts
The second half begins, the Red lions have the first possession of the third quarter.
Half-time
At the end of the second quarter with the score at 0-0, Belgium now dominated more and had two chances to score from penalty corners.
25'| Penalty corner for Belgium
The Belgians make the move, Hendrickx goes to shoot but hits a defender, there will be another penalty-corner. There goes the second one... the Belgian defender misses again.
22' | What a save by Charter
Another great move by Belgium, who are now dominating the ball a bit more, where Kina finished the play with a great shot into the top corner to which Charter reacted by making a great save.
18'| Charlier had it
A good counter-attack by the Belgians down the left flank ends with Charlier's shot being cleared by the Australian goalkeeper.
Second quarter begins
The ball is rolling again, both teams continue with the same formations. The Australians keep pressing high up the field.
First quarter completed
At the end of the first quarter, both teams are very well positioned and both have had approaches to the opponent's goal but without any clear goal scoring chances.
9'|Testing minutes
The match is very intense but it is being very tactical, there are no clear chances, the Australians are in control. The score is still 0-0.
The meeting begins
The field field hockey final begins, the "Red Lions" put it in play, let's see who will win it. Make your predictions.
This is about to begin
The players are already on the pitch, the referee is waiting for instructions for the final to begin, and the great Olympic final is about to begin.
Opponents who have faced Belgium
As for Belgium, they have faced Germany, Great Britain, the Netherlands, South Africa and Canada in their group, Spain in the quarterfinals and India in the semifinals.
Rivals who have faced Australia
On the one hand, Australia has had to face India, Argentina, Spain, New Zealand and Japan in its group, the Netherlands in the quarterfinals and Germany in the semifinals to reach the final.
Who will win the gold?
In this match, two great powers in this discipline will face each other. On the one hand, the Kookaburras will go for their second gold medal, while the Belgians will try to get this medal for the first time, since in Rio 2016 they lost the final against Argentina.
Where will it be televised?
The match between Australia vs Belgium will be broadcasted on Claro Sport, NBC and Eurosport at 19.00 Japanese time.
Schedule and venue
The match will be played on August 5 at the Oi Hockey Stadium at 19:00 local time (12:00 Spanish time).
Photo of India vs Belgium
Belgium's last match
Belgium defeated India by a resounding 2-5, in a match where the Indians came back from the 0-1 of the Belgians. Then, the Belgian team came back and beat their rival.
Photo of Australia vs Germany
Australia's last match
In the previous meeting, the Australians faced Germany where they won 3-1, thanks to goals from Brand, Govers and Sharp.
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