Day 10 BBC Four: 16.00-19.00 Olympics

we are. He kills you so beautifully, Murray. Death by 1000 cuts. The

rhythm has gone from Murray and it is for- four. It is a bit of a fight

just now. It could have been a dangerous game. How quickly a match

can change. That is the set. 7-5. How brave was

that from Andy Murray? Huge pass and pine Martin Del Porto is back in it.

It is crushing power. Great skill. He has to take the second set. So

good. Huge shot from this huge man. 1-1. Solid start to this third set

from Murray. That was a rocket. No danger to the server so far in set

number three. He has got what he wanted, Murray gets the break. Three

set points for Andy Murray. Brilliant, Andy Murray is one set

away from his second Olympic gold-medal. Difficult to fathom but

it happened. An early break in this fourth set. Gorgeous and

mouthwatering shot to break back from Andy Murray. Del Porto gets

three successive breaks. The torture is increasing on Del Potro. Andy

Murray moves in front. Out of nowhere, Del Potro breaks once more.

What a lion heart he is. That is not real. That is the break back. He is

one game away from the gold medal. After four hours, it is the

gold-medal pond. Andy Murray is a double Olympic gold medallist. You

have to feel for Del Potro. Greedy man had given any more? -- could a

man had given any more? ODE: Four hours of tennis. It ended late for

all of you last night but hopefully it was worth the wait. Andy Murray

is a double Olympic gold medals. It was the final of five medals for

Great Britain. Gold medals, and important statistic. Five gold

medals for Great Britain yesterday can be ended today nine looking like

this. How about that? 15 gold medals in total. Andy Murray, Justin Rose,

two for Max Whitlock and Jason Kenney in the cycling. They have

rocketed up the medal table. Above table by virtue of the higher Silver

Medal tally. -- above China. It was emotional for people watching it.

John Inverdale was there and he is that the boxing. You have seen him

at Wimbledon and at the Olympics before, at last night was really

emotional, wasn't it? Grown men were crying in the press box that does

not happen often. When the two of them embraced at the net, they were

both in floods of tears. It was a partisan crowd. Half the crowd were

Argentina and the other half were Brazilian. They wood against

Argentina. It was a fantastic Davis Cup atmosphere. Davis Cup, winning

Wimbledon, retaining his Olympic title and becoming a father. It was

amazing last night. Del Potro was like a fighter, down for the count

if you time. Two heavyweights in action. When they debate the

greatest sportsman in Britain, you have to talk about Andy Murray. We

have some light flyweight is behind me in the ring. The first British

athlete in the ring today. Muhammad Ali. He is 20 years old from

Keighley and West Yorkshire. He is up against an opponent from when

Isabella. The boxer in the red corner

representing Great Britain. Muhammad Ali.

Introducing the boxer in the blue corner, representing Venezuela. Yoel

Finol. REFEREE: Held up, no blows -- no low

blows, check your gloves. Good luck. COMMENTATOR: Here we go, we are

under way. Action from the 52 kilograms flyweight division. This

is the action from the second preliminary round and it features

boxers from Great Britain and Venezuela. The boxer in the red

vest, the taller out of the two meant is Muhammad Ali. 20 years of

age, making his Olympic debut. The light flyweight tournament has

already concluded. He is the tournament number five seed, seven

in the world, is tending his campaign underway.

Off the ropes after being put in the place of that confinement is Yoel

Finol. Ranked number 12 in the world and is competing in his second bout

after an impressive win in the first preliminary round. We need a strong

referee. Muhammad Ali is a front foot boxer against a southpaw. This

will be untidy. He will try to grab and hold when Muhammad Ali is coming

forward. He is so intent on that front foot.

His intensity is very high, Muhammad Ali. He keeps coming forward,

looking to land at Shotts and close the ground. He needs to keep his

guard up high. This will be scrappy so we need a strong referee.

Muhammad Ali has had problems with cuts in the past. This is the type

of intensity he brings to the boxing ring. Very skilful. And on the front

foot, walking his man down and trying to find a home for his own

punches. Good two punch salvo from Yoel Finol. He is going to try to

create room and space on the inside. Mo Ali is already getting

frustrated. The referee at knowledges that. Yoel Finol is

holding. Mo Ali needs to move his head on the weigh-in and keep his

guard Mason high, block the shot on the arms and elbows. Keep the

pressure boxing going. Close the distance down. Yoel Finol did well

to repel that combination from Mo Ali. This is untidy. Yoel Finol

sticking his chin out and laying a trap for Mo Ali. Hoping he can

counter. Again the book shelves are in a clinch. Neither man landing a

clean punch. Good southpaw jab from Yoel Finol through the guard of Mo

Ali. Good right hand from Mo Ali, catching his man on the ropes.

Ending the round on the front foot is Muhammad Ali, trying to close the

distance on his man. Untidy first round of boxing between these two.

Will then enjoy moments of success. I think there was more success from

the British boxer. That is Lee Pullen in the corner, trying to

listen in. Nice and calm in that corner which is good to see. Yoel

Finol having problems keeping his opponent at bay, Mo Ali on his front

foot, keep coming forward. The referee has told 3-4 times in the

Stroud about the holding. He will to watch that. -- in this round. The

only thing that Mo Ali has to look forward -- look out for is his cuts.

Occasionally be the heads will clash. Let us look at the scores.

10-9 across the board in favour of the Venezuelan boxer.

Into the second round, Great Britain's Muhammad Ali, the taller

of the two boxers in red, has conceded the first round. He is not

boxing at his higher speed as we have seen in the past. Burst of

punches but many were blocked by Mo Ali but some got through from Yoel

Finol. Mo Ali goes back onto the front foot. Muhammad Ali is such a

talented boxer. Already an Olympian at just 20 years of age. Reigning

European champion and silver medallist. That was that the

tournament in Azerbaijan. He will need to watch how he conducts

himself. Muhammad Ali is fit and has a high work rate for the entire

three three minute rounds. He is getting too close and then gets tied

up. He needs to measure the distance better with his lead hand especially

before he throws that right hand. Engine with the feet and measure

with the jab and then launch the right hand. He could not afford to

get too close. He has to concentrate on the quality. We need to see the

head of Yoel Finol go back occasionally. That always impresses

judges. He is too close. Muhammad Ali trying to get beyond range once

more. Yoel Finol has got piercing punches going through the guard of

Muhammad Ali. Some of the punches are speaking through. Muhammad Ali

struggling to find the range repeatedly in this second round.

Come on, referee, Yoel Finol is clearly holding. Muhammad Ali is

stepping back and bringing his arms out because he cannot get away. Yoel

Finol protruding beyond punching distance before landing a sticky

left. It is clever boxing from Yoel Finol. That was a good long, left

hook that catches the man in blue. He has closed that gap down,

Muhammad Ali. Sensible and controlled aggression. Trying to

work on the inside. The referee reminding the boxers to heed the

instructions she is giving out. The Kyle Anderson quality in the closing

ten seconds? -- you can land. A frustrating bone for the man in

red. Struggling to land anything clean. -- round. The Venezuela

supporters in the stands think they will be happier with the boxer in

that session. Mo Ali walking onto a couple of shots. He has the measure

that distance better. Coming forward, very castrated when he gets

into close quarters, Yoel Finol is holding. That is a good shot from

the man in blue. Two Mack Brown is completely and

both scored unanimously in favour of Yoel Finol. Muhammad Ali has got a

mountain to climb in this third and final round. Trailing by two points

from all three judges. To begin this third and final round,

you saw the Venezuelans indicating he is two Mack Brown is up so he is

not under pressure to engage in this final round and he will take the

strategy of protecting the lead he has built up on the scorecard.

Muhammad Ali needs a 10-8 going to get into the realm of count back. He

needs to check the judges out of the equation and force a stoppage but it

is difficult to land a clean, knockout punch on the boxer that

goes backwards. Yoel Finol is surprisingly holding his feet.

Mo Ali continually going in pursuit of his man. Remember, frustrated,

Muhammad Ali. I said it would be scrappy and it would need a strong

referee. The referee is continuously warning Yoel Finol about holding.

But doesn't do anything else. Having said that, that was a nice shot from

Yoel Finol. Muhammad Ali cannot find the quality shots on the inside. It

is a scrappy contest. How many times as she said that? It

is untidy on inside again, Muhammad Ali trying to let his hands go. Good

right hand but Finol landed one as well, which is why he raised his

right glove. Make no mistake, there will be no quick in Muhammad Ali,

you'll keep on coming and trying to finish but he's facing a skilful

operator and good boxer in the form of Finol who's back on his toes and

around the perimeter of the boxing ring. Given the time and space,

Finol, he is decent on the back foot, protecting the lead and

holding their, blindside of the referee, the referee cannot see

that. 2014, giving you an idea of the talent he possesses, Livett

bronze medallist, world youth silver medallist two years ago. Finol fires

are a burst of punters many of them blocked but the 1-2 was effective.

Back comes Muhammad Ali into the fray again. He must land the

Knockout Punch. Good movement from Finol on the ropes. Side to side.

Our leaders cannot find the power shots he needs. Referee against his

keep your head up and the punches up. The conclusion of this 52

kilograms flyweight contest, given the state of the scorecards going

into the third and final round, one suspects this man is going through

to the quarterfinal stage at the expense of Great Britain's Muhammad

Ali. He gave it everything he had come he was on the front foot and

was aggressive but could not find a quality work he needed in our very

untidy encounter. Untidy contest indeed, gets caught coming in from

Finol, good shots on the outside from the man in blue. Effort was

there from Ali but could not find the quality on the inside, sometimes

he got too close and was tied up too many times but the referee could

have done a better job. Ladies and gentlemen, the winner or a unanimous

decision... In the blue corner, Yoel Finol. Yoel Finol, the 12 ranks

boxer in the world, the reigning continental champion of the

Americas, goes through to the quarterfinal stage of the 52

kilograms flyweight tournament to the delight of his compatriots and

team-mates in the stand, he is one win away from a place on the medal

podium in the 52 kilograms flyweight division. Muhammad Ali making his

Olympic debut but it is the case of one and done for him. The unanimous

points decision, losing all three completed rounds, 10-9 for all three

judges, competed valiantly and give it everything he had but could not

find a consistent quality here acquired to overturn Yoel Finol of

Venezuela. He progresses and Muhammad Ali is out after his

Olympic debut here in Rio 2016. He will be despondent, he had a long

wake to ways to get his campaign underway but has come out on the

wrong end of a points. Yoel Finol progresses. There are a out of four

British fighters left in action in Rio 2016 and Richie Woodall cottage

bang on, he said the fight would need a strong referee and we will

need to know what he thinks about direct free. He is actually doing an

interview in the next pen to us, so I don't know we want to stay and

wait to have a chat with him or we want to leave here just now. From

the point of view of this arena, it was packed yesterday, it was really

rocking, maybe because it is a Monday morning it is disappointing

that we are barely one third film but I suppose it has been systematic

throughout a lot of venues in the games. Certainly as we get towards

the finals, we have a couple of them, the men's heavyweight final is

later, there will be more people hear what level a great atmosphere.

While we wait for most speak to us, what did you think about how the

referee handled the fight? Of trees at all, I said we needed a strong

referee, you cannot keep having a referee give warnings to box of time

and again without obviously taking one point off. After three or four

cautions from the referee you expect the referee to take one point off

and that did not happen but we needed a stronger referee and it

wasn't to be. Shame for more Ali is not for Muhammad Ali, give it

everything but not this time to stop hardliners, it was a difficult fight

and when it came to the third round you had to give it everything? Yes,

I thought I was up after the first one. Then I heard I was down and off

the second I thought, no way. Just lost and I just, I'm gutted. All the

hard work I've put in has gone to waste. It is heartbreaking. Can I

asked you about the referee? Ridgewood commented and he felt the

referee was very relaxed and could have done a lot more about his head,

what do you think? I thought will she take points off him what? Just

grabbing and grabbing at I could not get going because of that. I would

use it as an excuse, I've lost and there's nothing I can do. I will not

use it. You had issued a support base, a quick word for them? I'm

just thankful my dad has been my biggest fan and has been everywhere

and is down here. It is heartbreaking. You gave it

everything you had. And lines. 94 speaking to us. Thank you. Goodness.

Another day of emotions in the Olympic Games. Thank you. How

unfortunate. Katie Taylor first and now Muhammad Ali, so much pressure

on their shoulders in boxing, not least at that name but also trains

out of the same Jim Amir Khan trained in when he won the summer

medal in 2004 in Athens. He is only 20, so I'm sure he'll be back, so

much talent. Maybe I'm lucky in that fight. So, bad news from the boxing

arena. Let's pick things up and speak about the good times. Let's

reflect again on what historic day it was yesterday, and it doesn't get

much more historic than at the golf course yesterday. 112 years we

waited for a golf tournament and was Great Britain Bosma Justin Rose who

came out on top. So what and especially going into this book is

because lots of big names are decided to miss out because of

injury or the Zika virus, Justin Rose couldn't have taken his Olympic

debut any more wholeheartedly. He enjoyed opening ceremony, being in

the Olympic village coming even scored a hole in one on the very

first day. And anyone Olympic gold. Not bad.

The final day of the first golf tournament for 100 years became a

jewel in the sun between Justin Rose and the open champion Henrik Stenson

Sweden. One ahead overnight, road map to rows of liquid at the second

but got it back at the third. -- rows relinquished. He is much closer

than sense. A bogey at the seventh had them tied again but the 20 13th

US Open champion hit straight back once again. So much better from

Justin Rose. Immediate opportunity to pull back the shot he dropped at

the last. In this nip and tuck battle it was dense and that turned

up the heat and at the tenth, Birdie draw level again. That will still be

a very good birdie for Henrik Stenson at the tenth. At 13, Rose

Fanclub and fell off the lead by one. But the fall was only

temporary. Stenson toppled by a bad back bogeyed the 14th and so to the

next. Fantastic shot, right over the

flagstick from Justin Rose, advantage Great Britain. At 16 it

was Rose by one but the Swede wasn't about the beer -- to disappear. It

is brilliant from Stenson. Elsewhere Matt Kuchar emerged from the pack to

claim the bronze medal with a closing 63. Is that heading a little

ride? Coming down good, coming back brilliantly. What a draw, you will

go to 13 and with that. With the leader of the fight for gold reached

the final but would it be the final chapter? All square, who would play

the better third? That is spinning away from the hole,

he wanted a better result. How close could he get? Justin Rose. It looks

very good, it will check out next to the pen. Is that the shot that will

grain to get Great Britain Olympic gold? The pressure was no all in

Stenson and with Rose close in his birdie was a must. He missed it and

the one on the way back as well, leaving Rose with two for the big

old. -- big gold. The entirety of Great Britain is watching the little

white ball. It is called. -- is a gold medal. Justin Rose of Great

Britain takes Olympic gold in Rio de Janeiro after a titanic struggle.

Olympic silver for Henrik Stenson. It feels better than any tournament

I've ever won, this is so unique and different, the crowd were

incredible. It is a cross between golf and a carnival atmosphere with

people so patriotically that the union Jack flying. It was amazing

and the entire week has been incredible representing Team GB in

feeling like you're part of something bigger than your

individual sport, it is incredible. Justin Rose is Olympic gold

medallist for 2016. Four is the Olympic champion. -- Olympic

champion. Some golfers said they would not watch the tournament, you

tell Justin Rose that Olympic gold doesn't matter. Five golds won by

Great Britain yesterday and crazy thing was they happened in the space

of a couple of hours. We had Justin Rose at the golf, two for Max

Whitlock at the red building over there, the Juan Nast doesn't -- the

gymnastic arena and a pair of medals in the velodrome. Great Britain has

two riders going in the men's sprint, a game of cat and mouse but

in the end Jason Kenny in his most critically of form. -- predatory. An

odd experience sharing a room with the person you're about to fight for

gold medal, that must have been a strange night last night. Skinner

starting to wind it up, Jason Kenny trying to force him on and get in

two him to push the pace, that is a lot of room he's given himself.

Calum Skinner in the black helmet, Jason Kenny the rider in the white

helmet at the back as they take the bell. He has kept his height and he

will rush him now. Here comes Jason Kenny down the back straight. Closes

the gap, really rapidly. Comes over the shoulder of Callum skinner and

totally dominates the first ride. Superb sprinting from the series to

figure of Jason Kenny. Even though he is at the back

skinner is just taking command by taking it to the top of the track

and starting to move about. He is trying to unsettle Jason. Just

trying to keep them guessing as to what he will do, he has all the

height, which is why Jason is pulling away at some speed. Forcing

down the track. Jason Kenny on the brink of a fifth Olympic gold medal

here if he can win this race. Callum skinner will strain every sinew to

draw level at 1-1. And set up a third and deciding race. One lap to

go, the sprint is very much on foot of Jason Kenny at the front, Callum

skinner digging deep, trying to claw his way back into the finish

straight, Jason Kenny has got this. Jason Kenny wins the gold medal for

the second time in his career, he is the Olympic sprint champion, it is a

gold medal number five in the career of Jason Kenny. He joins us Bradley

Wiggins and Sir Steve Redgrave on five, only Sir Chris Hoy is ahead of

him now and Jason Kenny wins that final in straight rides. But it was

a win-win for British cycling, gold and silver. Golfer Jason Kenny and a

spectacular silver after a series of excellent performances from Callum

skinner in his first Olympic Games. He has gold is now a silver. The

journey has been incredible. To come away with a silver medal, I got

beaten by the world champion and he had the legs and the tactics. It has

been incredible. We focus on teams print and he was that well so to

come away with this is a bonus. Five gold medals equalling so Steve

Redgrave and Bradley Wiggins, you're just one of Sir Chris Hoy, who

confidently predicted you will get the 61 this week. That is confident.

I will give it to -- my best shot, a bit of recovery hopefully I will,

fighting, both of us, in the keirin and get something out of it.

Possibly the most unassuming five-time gold medal champion. Laura

Trott has arrived in the arena and I am sure that the rivalry in that

household is rife. The men's omnium is taking to the track and inside

there, looking forward to things for us is Jill Douglas and two Chriss.

We have seen so much British success. We have seen Mark Cavendish

in action, Becky James, Katie Marchand and Laura Trott. Start with

the splinters. Becky James and Katie Marchand. Good solid performances

from both of them. More than solid. Amazing that the entire sprint team

have not put a foot wrong, gone straight through. It has been

incredible to see. Is it too early to talk about the same as the men?

Both of them in the final. Becky James, talk about her performance.

This is effectively the second round of the sprint competition and they

come back tomorrow for the quarterfinals, semifinals and final.

She has looked very confident. Under no pressure so far. Katie Marchand

in her right, it is a sign that competitors are admitting they

cannot beat them on a straight line. For the German to attack with 2.5

laps to go that is a sign of saying, I cannot be true. Long day tomorrow

with potentially nine rides to a medal. I think Becky and Katie will

be hoping to make it through the quarterfinals cleanly with two

Street and also the semifinal. Lead from Hong Kong looks to be a threat.

If it goes towards seeding, I would be supplies not to see Katie and

Becky in the final. Of all the medals and of all the events, that

is the one we would predict the least. Let us look at the men's

omnium. We will see the culmination of that today. Mark Cavendish set a

fantastic time yesterday in the individual post it, what did you

make of his performance today? Personal bests all round. Individual

pursuit race seconds faster, 2.2 kilometres per hour better than in

London. He has moved forward. You cannot ask more than that. Only the

one mistake in the elimination race but that is what it is about, the

army, who makes the least amount of mistakes. He was in great spirits as

he came through after that. You knew it was a good time. He has been

focusing on his weaknesses. His big strength as the bunch racing. The

omnium is weighted towards that with the bunch race as the key event. He

will be in the top three at least in the flying lap. His pains have been

getting quicker and quicker. He will get 12.80 and he will be in the rate

ballpark into the final event. Fascinating points race, the final

event of that omnium, six events in that competition. Laura Trott, we

saw her begin the defence of Olympic title in the omnium in the scratch

race. Another great performance from her. Very confident to take it on

from the front. She was third in the same event at the world champions --

World Championship 's Angie is has moved forward. As good as she could

have hoped for. The favourites for that event were painter. Sarah

Hammer had the legs and looked strong but was cotton traffic and

came such a long way round she could not get on terms. She was using her

head and staying out of trouble. We saw the crash in the closing stages

and that is why you have to be at the front. Jihadi likes to do that.

Two lead-out at 2.5 laps, that is showing her rivals she has

confidence and the form. ODE: Find you. Clear will be in the

velodrome this evening. Mark Cavendish tries to add Olympic gold

to his repertoire. He will be in the me from 8pm on BBC One. We will head

to the central pavilion again and more boxing. Approaching the closing

stages of the welterweight category. We had the semifinal this morning

and one more this afternoon. I had some messages in the break will stop

-- I will throw this at Richie Woodhall. I does amateur boxing

publish the schools between the round? In the Muhammad Ali fate, it

takes the element of jeopardy away from him. As a viewer, amateur

boxing is try to broaden the interest level, as a viewer, you

know that if one Federer has won the first two Mack Brown is, barring a

knockout, that is it. -- one fighter.

COMMENTATOR: Computer scoring has been removed since London 2012. The

flip side of that is that the scoring system allows ring craft to

be taken into consideration. The computer system only counts punches

landed. If you are right about the boxer with good movement and begin

your opponents miss, coming back with counters, what would you rather

have? The ten point system is not perfect but it does take ring craft

into account as well. The point being made was that for the

millions, however many millions watching around the world, if after

two Mack Brown is, you think this round is over, you switch over to

the other side. If you want to keep that element of

uncertainty, not knowing adds to that. COMMENTATOR: You are being

drowned out. Describe this semifinal for us.

We move up to the 69 kilograms welterweight division. This promises

to be a good encounter. This band from Uzbekistan has proved to be one

of the revelations of the tournament, an emerging star.

Shakram Giyasov of Uzbekistan. He is going up against the best

welterweight in the world. The number one seed, Mohammed Rabi from

Morocco. Contrast in styles, who will prevail? In the red corner,

representing Morocco... Mohammed Rabi. Introducing, the boxer in the

blue corner, representing Uzbekistan Tour de France --... Shakram

Giyasov. REFEREE: Listen to my comments.

Watch your head. The low blows. Shake hands and good luck.

COMMENTATOR: We are underway and the 69 kilograms welterweight division

and this is a semifinal between Uzbekistan and Morocco. The man in

red is from Morocco, 22 years of age, Mohammed Rabi. He is the

tournament number one seed, ranked number two in the world and he is

the reigning World Championship gold medallist. The man in blue has

proved himself to be an emerging star in this tournament at this

point. Shakram Giyasov, 23 years of age, a fast footed, quick fisted

individual who possesses wonderful variety. Mohammed Rabi has down --

has sunk to his knees. Punches have strayed beneath that white beltline

and he is taking a count. If this is a low blow, expect the referee to

walk over to Shakram Giyasov and issue a warning. Clearly below the

belt. Let us see what the referee does. No warning, just a verbal

talking to. It is a low blow. It has happened twice. Again, the referee

is being extremely lenient. If it does happen again, I would expect

one point to be deducted from the Uzbekistan boxer. The strange

interlude. No subsequent warning came from the referee. That was most

certainly a count but in Olympic boxing, a count does not necessarily

end up in a 10-8 round on the scorecard. It is a strange opening

round in this semifinal. Mohammed Rabi is patient but has passed

hands. Plenty of power in his punches. Shakram Giyasov is on his

toes on occasion. This is his fourth bout of the tournament, Shakram

Giyasov, terrific display in his opening round. Then a wonderful when

all the viewer paean champion. He was fortunate in the next bout. --

European champion. He was fortunate to beat the fighter from Cuba. The

Uzbekistan boxer has got skill. He is allowing Mohammed Rabi to work at

his own pace. He will strike and then steps backwards to contain that

gap. Every time, he will punch and score, then he moves back to

maintain a gap. He is a clever boxer but he is strong at mid-range. Very

strong indeed. Good left-hander Andy bell from Mohammed Rabi after he

parried the attempt from Shakram Giyasov. Shakram Giyasov, it is his

fourth bout in the tournament and is not boxing at the same speed and

other encounters. Let us look, Shakram Giyasov landed a good left

hook. Mohammed Rabi trying to maintain that gap between himself

and the opponent. That is a sweeping left foot and another one. He has

got some eye damage from Shakram Giyasov any previous contest. Plenty

of supporters from Uzbekistan. He gets it across the board. Slightly

surprised. I doubt that Mohammed Rabi had some clean shorts and

deserved one of the scores. The reigning Olympic light flyweight

champion, crowned the Olympic king of the 49 kilograms fighters

yesterday. Another one of the changes from London. Previously all

of the finals were contested on the final weekend. Back to this match,

all boxers and this guaranteed a medal. They are fighting for a place

in the gold-medal bout. The boxer in blue, Shakram Giyasov, has taken the

opening round from all three judges. Despite the reigning champion,

Mohammed Rabi, having some good punches of his own. Good right hand

from Mohammed Rabi on the inside. Despite the flat-footed approaching

brings to the ring, when he decides to attack, he strikes with snakelike

quickness. The chins of these boxers will be tested. We know that

Mohammed Rabi is a big puncher at mid-range. If that right-hand can

extend Shakram Giyasov will have to be tested. But Shakram Giyasov is

quite skilful. Does he have the power that Mohammed Rabi possesses?

He has not had a bad opening minute in this round. We know that Mohammed

Rabi is strong from short to mid-range. He is dangerous. Long

left-hander Mohammed Rabi was not too far away. He has demonstrated we

have not seen from him previously. He received a pass in the opening

round. And then fought in the second preliminary round. He conceded the

second round 2-1 on the scorecards. Has that eye injury reopened? It is

a strange situation when the boxer talks to the referee... When he

turns away and says, I felt pain in my head. That is what he's saying,

it was head clash. Shakram Giyasov on the front foot and pinning his

man on the ropes. He is keen to get back into the mix. Look at that

injury sustained by Mohammed Rabi after emerging from that coming

together. The doctors need to inspect it. Injuries have been a

feature of this tournament. The head guards have been removed, the first

Olympic tournament since Moscow in 1980 boxers have competed without

head guards. That is the clash, the blood immediately leaking from the

eye injury. The doctor happened to tend to the window.

Mohamed Larbi having conceded the opening round unanimously as the

adversity of an injury to his left eye to deal with after the clash of

heads. Worth pointing out that the clash of heads, good right hand, if

the clash of heads close the contest to be stop we will go to the

scorecards. Good from Giyasov, Rabii responded with a good right from his

own. Giyasov so unconventional in his method of attack. On his tiptoes

at times. It is very scrappy. The blood is flowing down the side of

the face again of Rabii. They will have their work cut out now. It was

not a good round for Rabii at, I thought Giyasov beat him to the

shots. Just doing a better quality work on the inside. There is the

cut. Just attending to it. Rabii on the inside, there is a clash. They

catch each other on the inside and the blood just pours down the side

of the face. Rabii on the outside, on the ropes. Again across the

board, I thought Giyasov had a better round there and he gets all

the scores again. The third and final round. Man in

red, reigning World Championship gold medallist, Mohammed Rabii it a

10-8 range just to get back on terms. Conceded the opening two and

has been cut in the second round and we said he possesses a spiteful

punch but you must find a Knockout Punch. Or he will actually dominate

the Uzbekistan boxer in blue. He hasn't been so effective in this

contest, Rabii. He has been a bit inaccurate, he was a little bit

phased in the first round, couple of low blow 's, certainly upset and

unsettled as written, caught on the inside, not bad but rock singer

clever contest -- but boxing. He sees to be meeting the opponent head

on and occasionally holding. Incredibly game, Giyasov, even when

he was fatigue in the third and final round in his quarterfinal

against Ingley is yes to a still dug deep and five punches when he had

nothing left. It will be a difficult task for Mohammed Rabii short of

landing a finishing combination Knockout Punch. More than half the

rise got it will be difficult to get back into it. -- the Rand gone. He

has to find the knockout shot, Rabii. It will be very difficult. He

has declined target the right hand, Giyasov is coming forward, left

hand. He is a difficult man to nail with that punch. Rabii is tired,

blood again coming down the face. He is tired and weary, his energy tank

is running low. It will be increasingly difficult for him to

find the knockout shot. The mind remains willing, good right hand,

partially parried by the man in blue. The mind is willing for Rabii

but the body doesn't have the energy for a knockout shot he needs. Moving

back will take the force of the shot. Giyasov doesn't have to

engage, the always is on Rabii come forward, trailing by two points on

all three cards. Here's a counter right hands attempted but Giyasov, a

frustrating individual to fight. There is the Ali shuffle. Finds a

burst of energy during gauge in an exchange at the dismissed as the ten

second clapper sounds and they disengage because he knows he is

there to the gold-medal bout in 69 kilograms welterweight division, the

Moroccan fans will be disappointed because the number one seed, and

reigning World Championship gold medallist, he has been bested by and

Uzbekistan boxer as 23-year-old Shakhram Giyasov continues to see

his star rising the boxing world after an impressive victory over the

reigning World Championship gold medallist. A gutsy display, not the

tidiest contest but he dug deep and battled until the very end. Rabii

perhaps unfortunate not to get a share of the opening round but in

the second round Giyasov was clearly the better boxer. The reigning World

Championship gold medallist limited at the semifinal stage. Let's get

the official announcement. Ladies and gentlemen, the winner by

unanimous decision... In the blue corner, Shakhram Giyasov. A

triumphant roar from Shakhram Giyasov, through to the gold-medal

bout in the 69 kilograms welterweight division, he becomes

the first boxer from Uzbekistan to make it through to contest Olympic

Alderney welterweight division. One of the most glamorous divisions in

Olympic boxing is being contested in every tournament since Lewis in 1904

and that is how he did it. Taking all three rounds across the board at

the expense of the reigning World Championship gold medallist,

Mohammed Rabii, limited at the semifinal stage, Olympic bronze for

him and that is a little but of history because he becomes the first

man from his homeland to claim Olympic bronze in the 69 kilograms

welterweight division. Ritchie has made his way down to our studio and

is now with Johnny. I not inconsiderable cut the Moroccan, but

he wishes the issue about head guards. Krgyzstan? I prefer head

guards. There's been 11,000 contests from pretty dodgy until this point

and the result of that was there was a 43% drop in concussions with

boxers without head guards, so they have made the decision to take their

guards. On the flip side, the cuts have increased no end in tournaments

like this because you have to go through four or five Sundance six

contests to win a gold medal, here probably five, to go through five

contests without a cut you've either got be very good and very lucky

because you're against opponents that are very determined, coming in

with their head as well and get through those contests you have to

be lucky in this game. Why head guards in the women's game? That is

a mystery. Head guards have remained with the

Women. I think you're more protected with the head Guy but apparently

from the study there is less concussion, which is the ruling now.

We'll let you go and join running the commentary box. Belcher to

middleweight, you can see the fight is about end the ring behind me. One

was speaking about the welterweight division but you might argue

middleweight is almost more glamorous. Looking at the foreign

names of Olympic champions, James DeGale from a British perspective in

Beijing and Chris Finnegan in 1968 in Mexico and I looked at the couple

of very famous names, Michael Spinks, Floyd Paterson, Olympic

champion at this weight division. This is a quarterfinal, back to run.

And what promises to be. Christian Mbilli of France taking on the Cuban

number one. Introducing the boxer in the red corner representing Cuba.

Arlen Lopez! Introducing the boxer in the blue

corner, representing Round one. We are in the 75

kilograms middleweight division in the quarterfinal stage of the

tournament and this bag is being contested between France and Cuba.

The boxer in blue on the front foot and trying to walk down his man is

Christian Mbilli, 21 years old, part of a ten strong French boxing squad,

eight men and two women, ranked number 56 in the world, it is his

first Olympics. The man in red is the governor of 75 kilograms, ranked

number one in the world, tournament is number one seed and the reigning

gold medallist, Arlen Lopez of Cuba. I did switch hitter and devastating

puncher and businesses second bout of Rio 2016. -- and this is.

Christian Mbilli could be a victim of his own success because he has

had to come through two or three really exciting contest, two to be

contest is meant to be honest, on its front foot, forcing the pace and

pressure and taking a lot as well as land punches, and that will take its

toll in tournament like this. Against the world number one need to

be 100% in terms of your fitness, so this will be a real test of the man

in blue. He is a tough nut against a quality performer. Lopez picking

punches. But Christian Mbilli wants to turn it into a form with war but

he has to be careful not to walk onto a right uppercut or left

uppercut because this man is a great switch hitter. He is incredibly

physically strong and this is where he likes to rumble away at short and

mid-range, look at the uppercut crashing through the middle from the

reigning world champion and cracking right up from Lopez. We spoke about

the difficult contest and it has to be our unanimous points decision

winner in the first preliminary round and a really hard-fought

encounter against the world number eight, Delgado of Ecuador in his

second bout and he was so fatigued at the end of that he did not have

the energy to celebrate. The referee physically lifted his arm up but he

has recovered well and is boxing well, on the front foot with plenty

of effective pressure, Lopez demonstrating patients and intend to

fight off the ropes. Christian Mbilli is definitely

boxing his type of contest and cracking his opponent in but Lopez

is showing you why he is number one. Most of the shots he throws hit the

target company is more accurate with his work. Eye-catching, but this

Frenchman just keeps coming, at some stage Lopez might change his tactic

and try to go long-range, but at this speed he keeps coming, the

Frenchman. Repeated right uppercut success for Arlen Lopez, what will

the judges prefer? Quality punching of the man in red or the incessant

industry of Christian Mbilli at the conclusion of the first round?

Success with the right uppercut for Lopez. Christian Mbilli would not be

denied, he kept finding, feet square, lands a good right uppercut

and left combination, the Frenchman. He is strong and tough and probably

good tactics from the French, they said to their man, get up to him.

Bulldozer him over type of thing, and it has been affected. --

effective. All the judges prefer the quality punch picking the world

number one. Into the second round, Christian Mbilli of France, the

reigning European union championship world medallist from 2014 has

considered opening-round across-the-board, running into

repeated right uppercut despite having good burst of success around

the body. Of Ireland Lopez -- of Arlen Lopez, but Lopez 's patient.

He had a bye in the first preliminary round announced himself

in exclusive fashion in his second round bout with a devastating

first-round knockout, single-shot knockout of the reigning European

games bronze medallist. Left-hand, not him into next week, did not even

get one round under his belt. He is fresh.

He gets a good uppercut. The first 45 seconds of this round, Lopez has

increased the distance between himself and his opponent. He has

more space and has corner has told him to do that. He is content to

stand on the inside and box to his opponent's strengths but produce

quality on the inside, the Cuban. There is more shots from the

Frenchman and I am surprised with the scoring in the first round. I

felt he could of got one of the scores. They appreciate the more

quality plunging from the man in red. Mbilli is dangerous coming

forward and is incredibly strong on the front foot, this man in blue.

Still he comes forward, ever forward, Mbilli. Trying to walk down

his man and find a home for his punches. He is in with the skilful

operator. Cracking right again from Lopez. Again Mbilli firing punches

from both flanks. The art of infighting, when you are on the

inside, land quality shots and then create space and then go again. They

could not stay on the inside for too long because you walk on two shots

like that one. Although Mbilli is strong, businesses title fight, he

tends to stand and trade for too long. He has an attitude, I am

prepared to take one punch to land a couple. That is not berate way here.

-- not the right way. It is slowing down, not surprising. The energy of

this man... Good right hook round the corner from Mbilli. Lopez looks

to be so, despite the hailstorm of punches coming in his directions. He

has not panicked and has got his eyes on the prize. An all action

brand of boxing in the 75 kilogram quarterfinal.

We are looking at the contest in a nutshell. Mbilli putting his punches

are in the side. That is the best punch of the road from Mbilli. The

rate hook round the corner. Repeated right uppercut success for Lopez and

he takes the second round across the board. Mbilli needs a massive road,

he needs a finishing punch to dominate his man to get back on

terms. -- massive round. Into the third and final round we

go. Christian Mbilli from France, the reigning national champion is

trailing by two but has came out energised to begin the third and

final round. Landing good punches around the Beltline of the Cuban

boxer. Good left hook to the body once again. Then turning it into an

uppercut. Lopez is not somebody to panic and is very calm in the boxing

ring. Frustrating for Mbilli, he is boxing his fight but the better work

is coming from the Cuban, landing better shots. Mbilli keeps coming

and throwing plenty of punches. The volume of punches are coming from

the man in blue and the better quality shots coming from the man in

red. He is sending out a message to every other middleweight in the

division, I can stand and trade on the inside as well as box at

distance. A place on the Olympic medal podium is the prize for the

victor in this bout. It is the quarterfinal stage and that is why

Mbilli is competing so doggedly. Refusing to take a backward step. A

couple of good right hands, snapping the head back of Lopez. The movement

is elaborated by an elaborate hairstyle. In the first time in the

contest, Mbilli is forced back. Nice change of angle by the man in blue

as he gets back onto the front foot again. He is slowing down and he

keeps letting his hands punch. Terrific condition and desire being

exhibited by Christian Mbilli. It makes you wonder whether those two

difficult contests he had earlier in the tournament, if he had been

fresher in this one, because he is managing to boxes style in the

fight, he is Kevin Lopez all sorts of problems. Lopez is very calm on

the inside. He is got a good guard and the counterattacks now and

again. He is effective on the inside, Mbilli. This will be a

victory for the man in red unless Mbilli can find a finishing shot.

Even though it has been such a vertical encounter, Lopez will know

he has been any contest. The semifinal is scheduled for three

these times of it have time to recover. Lopez finally gets distance

between himself and his man. Mbilli has been in his chest, shadowing him

for the entire three manners. That was a crowd-pleasing exchange in the

final seconds. That was a brilliant contest in the 75 kilograms

middleweight division. There can be little doubt that the world number

one, Arlen Lopez of Cuba will be going through to the middle stages

in the middleweight division. This man deserves credit. He did

absolutely everything in pursuit of what would've been an upset victory

over Arlen Lopez. He seldom took a backward step and imposed his style

of boxing on the contest. Ultimately, the superior quality of

punches being favoured by the judges and he trailed by two points at the

conclusion of round two. He could not find the finishing shot he

needed and he could well have taken the third and final round across the

board but it will not be enough to overturn a two ponder disadvantage

that the taste after round numbered two. A terrific advert. Lopez

demonstrated his punch power in the opening contest. The winner by

unanimous decision... In the red corner, Arlen Lopez. Arlen Lopez

from Cuba, the number one seed and the number one ranked boxer and the

world, a unanimous points decision victory over Christian Mbilli of

France, the reigning EU European medallist. The Cuban goes through to

the medal bouts, guaranteed at least a bronze medal but he wants nothing

less than Olympic gold to go with the World Championship gold he won

in Joe Hart last year. He took the final round, Mbilli.

Let us head down to the studio position once again and here more

from John and Richie Woodhall. People find themselves engrossed in

a sport they do not know too much about an amateur boxing is a classic

example. We had a fight well the commentary, you said the French

boxer was for a more punches but the Cuban boxer was throwing better.

That is why he was the better. What does that mean? The better quality

punches from my point of view and from the Cuban, he was hitting the

target more often although he was not going as many punches. The

French boxer, very strong, he had volume but less accuracy. The

punches were heading here and here, fitting the gloves. The Cuban had a

high guard and brought his chin down. The Cuban was waiting for an

opportunity where he could see. He was heading the solar plexus and

under the ribs. There was less punches from the Cuban. But better

quality punches hitting the target and that is why they scored for the

Cuban. He is world number one. That boxer from Cuba can box Longreach,

on the edge of the jab, short distance with power punches. He

demonstrated, which will fight in middleweight, he can box on the

inside and that is why he's a great all-rounder and world number one.

There are three judges who are positioned at different places. By

the nature of the sport, things happen on the blindside, do they

have monitors to look back at things? They do not have monitors.

It is a natural reaction to what is going on in front of them. The

judges are not always the same. There is a pool of judges that are

picked at random for every contest. Some judges, from my observations,

have preferred boxers on the back foot, others prefer boxers going

forward. What we try to tell GB boxers in Sheffield, you have to be

able to do both, box from your back foot and make their miss and score

and occasionally push him back. If you have a judge that appreciates

front foot pressure, you have to be able to please him. You never know

what you'll get. What we get now is the thing about any morning session

although it is lunchtime. It is Kazakhstan against Azerbaijan.

COMMENTATOR: Let us get the introductions.

COMMENTATOR: We're in the 75 kilograms middleweight division at

the quarterfinal stage. The winner going through to the semifinal where

the world number one Arlen Lopez awaits. This will be a cracking

contest from boxers from Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan. The man in red is

from Kazakhstan. That is the brilliant Zhanibek Alimkhanuly, 23

years old, the fifth seed in the tournament. He is skilful. He likes

to box at his own pace and can raise that pace. If you give this man

space then his punch baking is accurate. He has got fast hands and

Rafa De Vita. He can close the distance to land his own friends and

then retreat before the counter is put out by the opponent. The man in

blue is Kamran Shakhsuvarly, 23 years of age and competing in his

first Olympic Games. He is part of an 11 strong Azerbaijan boxing team.

Canas exam, another team with the full complement of ten men boxing

and two women in the squad. -- Kazakhstan.

Kamran Shakhsuvarly is patient, he takes a look at his opponent in the

opening round. Despite being the number five seed, he got of the

beneficiary of a pass in the opening bout.

She eliminated the boxer from age of Whitby comfortable game -- the boxer

from Egypt with a comfortable fight and he looked to have more gears

than he went into. Kamran Shakhsuvarly demonstrated a

brilliant right hand in his opening victory over the boxer from China.

Many 2-1 split decision victory over the number four seed, the European

Championship gold medallist and world champion bronze medallist from

Russia. That gives you an idea of his quality. He is a skilful

operator. Forceful right hand. It is difficult to punch the man in ready

cleanly. It'll be interesting to see how he reacts FTA is -- if he is

ever punched cleanly. His speed at his first line of defence. -- his

peak is his. A bit of a reconnaissance mission in

that opening round for both boxers. It is the ten point system in

effect. By the judges seated around the ring. Randomly by computer,

before the opening bell, three of them are selected randomly. The

judges change. It is almost a shift pattern so the same judges are not

sitting to stop and not watching an entire session of boxing. Three of

them are randomly selected before the opening bell. The scores are

used to determine each round and the contest if it goes the distance.

10-9 in favour of Kamran Shakhsuvarly. Zhanibek Alimkhanuly

not getting a shield from any judge and can consider himself

unfortunate. The man in red, 2013 World

Championship gold medallist, conceded the opening round for all

three judges against the 23-year-old as a -- from Azerbaijan. What

responsible that bring back from the man in red?

Shakhsuvarly Is a power puncher. You have to concentrate on boxing mid

and long range. Standing in short range he's then in the firing line

of his opponent, boxing to his opponent. He is whipping the shots

in. Alimkhanuly should be increasing the distance to better effect by

standing there is a shoot out and the man in blue is probably more

favoured for that work. Probably better design for it and by standing

flat-footed Alimkhanuly isn't making use of one of his principal assets,

Speedo foot, good double uppercut from the left and right hand and a

good right hand through the middle from Shakhsuvarly but by standing

flat-footed, Shakhsuvarly been brought right into this contest. The

opening-round conceded by the man in red, perhaps trying to take the

initiative and take it to his man for the good left-hander the body,

left uppercut was partially repelled. A change in tactics from

Alimkhanuly, you seen him through the tournament, lovely move, when

he's on his bid is difficult to get to. Making the mistake of missing

the target and the referee again is being lenient, another low shot,

third one and there should be one points deducted. I think the

referee, the gesture where he waved it sideways and said no more, if he

does stray below the white visible beltline again it could be a point

of the total. It is interesting that Shakhsuvarly is looking to hold onto

is he feeling the pace at this physical middleweight encounter? He

is a tall middleweight, Alimkhanuly. What an atmosphere here in pavilion

six. It has been everyday, the fans making their presence felt. Again,

that was borderline from Shakhsuvarly, the right hands

downstairs. Alimkhanuly still coming forward. Conceding the height of

reach in the man in red but getting through with shots. Shakhsuvarly

from my vantage point appears to be a fighter who is fading. How much

can he reenergise in the interval coming. Another blow on the

borderline from Shakhsuvarly, which we will the go? If it goes in favour

of Shakhsuvarly is man in blue and I think we will see a disengage

through round number three and it will leave Alimkhanuly needing a

knockout. This score will be crucial. I thought the man invested

the better work in this round. On the front foot. That is a nice shot

from Shakhsuvarly. Different angle. Alimkhanuly landed some great shots,

lovely long right upper, here come the scores. 2-1, Judge Beagles for

Alimkhanuly. Thaisa one each. -- it is tied at one each bid for judges

ANC the man in blue as the two point margin of advantage, Alimkhanuly

needs a massive round. Into the third and final round.

Alimkhanuly, a man who is a real threat for Olympic gold, trailing in

this contest by two points and that is why he's on the foot immediately.

Look at Shakhsuvarly, immediately holding on. He will hold on at every

opportunity, trying to get some space between himself, keep away

from his opponent but Alimkhanuly is coming on strong. And the punches

seemed to be affecting Shakhsuvarly, he put a lot into the opening-round

and a half, touched down on the campus and that is fatigue as much

as anything else. Referee says that is a toss, clear sign of a failing

fighter when they can no longer retain their stance. Agudo right jab

from Alimkhanuly. Coming forward again. -- a good full stop trying to

keep the Mamat be, he is tying up his man again. He should toss him

off and try and get back to distance and then his hands go. Good right

uppercut from Shakhsuvarly. That straight to the back of the head.

And would do him any good. Alimkhanuly has defined more room

and space, he has to take a backward step but what Shakhsuvarly is doing

is often little three or four punch combo he is holding on. Alimkhanuly

then has to take a step back and maintain a gap. Interesting because

increasingly every shot Alimkhanuly lands, the boxer in blue is being

increasingly affected by them, dipping at the knees and losing his

stance and I think he is running rapidly out of energy. Alimkhanuly

has just over one minute to find a finishing salvation. At this pace it

will not be a 10-8 around. Look how ragged the man in blue has become,

completely running out of gas. Holding at every opportunity, the

shots updating in his boots, putting forth a good poker face, trying to

con Alimkhanuly he isn't tired but the former gold medallist was surely

sends the man in front of him is depleting in terms of energy rapidly

foot up he can barely stand. Again, the referee split them up, but does

not caution the man in blue from holding on. That is where he has to

step back, he just needs to be a little bit more accurate with his

work, Alimkhanuly and step back rather than forwards and just being

grabbed on inside. Every time it happens. In many ways you have to

give credit to Shakhsuvarly because despite being very weary indeed, he

has found a way to remain on his feet in these final three minutes.

It hasn't been pretty but he pushed up straight punches to try and keep

Alimkhanuly at bay and given the status of the contest going into the

third and final round, judges ANC, they thought the man in blue had a

2-point advantage, it will be Alimkhanuly sustaining an injury

around his year. We hear the years were unanimous we automatically know

he will be in favour of the man in blue. This will be a straight

session. Because it should be across-the-board, 10-9 round for

Alimkhanuly in this ride and I'm surprised if he's not taken Oliver

scores in that last round and in that case it will go one Judge will

go for him and two will go against, this will be a split decision for

Shakhsuvarly I think, but very lucky man from Azerbaijan.

Ladies and gentlemen, the winner by split decision... In the blue corner

Shakhsuvarly. Shakhsuvarly hangs on and get over the finish line with a

split decision victory over the incredibly talented former World

Championship gold medallist, Alimkhanuly. The tournament 's

number five seed and number four ranked boxer in the world, limited

at the quarterfinal stage and a man on his knees giving thanks in the

Olympic boxing ring. Shakhsuvarly goes through to the middle stages,

guaranteed at least Olympic bronze now. He will now face the world

number one, R Len Lopez, in that semifinal.

An excellent morning session here and we're back for hours at about

9pm for the evening session which culminates at 11:15pm your time with

the crowning of the Olympic heavyweight champion. When you look

back at the history books especially for the 60s you see that title was

won by Joe Frazier and George Foreman and I wonder if in 50 years

we will speak about the winner here tonight? It sounds mouthwatering.

Thank you. They are getting into the business end of the boxing. As they

are in the badminton, a couple of pavilions down. If you are watching

with us on BBC Four, the Lassie Marcus Ellis and James language

naked through to the semifinals of the men's doubles at the Olympics

for the very first time. They pulled off the match of their lives against

the Japanese pair, did not win by 2-1, the one in an outright 2-0.

That is the winning moment, it was emotional for Marcus Ellis, banging

the ground. The match of their lives, getting into the semifinals,

further than they could possibly have even imagined in their dreams.

It meant Chris and Marcus made it into the last four where they will

take on the Chinese pair of food and shy tomorrow at about lunch time

your time. Earlier and the other managed -- the other Chinese pair

also made it into the last four, China well set to do with the did in

2012 and win all five badminton gold medals. We will see the last team to

make it through into the last four. This was a clash between Malaysia

and Korea. Let's see how they got on. Number one seeds of Korea hoping

to get into the last four. COMMENTATOR:

The umpire calls for the start of this deciding game. It is the

Koreans nearest to us. The Koreans are the number one seeds in the

men's doubles. The Malaysian is won their group.

Number four seeds from China, we knew they were in good form. This is

a big pressure. From the Koreans. Because they've been expected to

deliver here at the Rio Olympics. Just snatched at that. Shem Goh, a

real opportunity for the Malaysians. They are trying the block after the

power play. It worked well for them earlier in the match.

Why are they trying to defend, the Malaysians?

The shuttlecock hit the top of the tape and just trickled over.

When they get themselves on the attack on the Malaysians are

devastating. Even the brilliant defence of the Koreans cannot cope

with them. The last five points from the

Malaysians to get back level. Fantastic. That is exactly what I

was alluding to earlier, the defensive play drive to the

shuttlecock back. It was an earlier shot that changed the entire

momentum. It was called out. And I think that

is definitely worth a challenge. They have been right on their two

previous challenges, the Malaysians. It sounds to me like the Koreans are

desperately nervous. That was struck above the waist. It

is the third time that he has been faulted. It can do funny things to a

player. Such a fleeting opportunity. This is ridiculous. They have to

have this explained. There is a signal given by the service judge.

It clearly indicates the reason of the infringement.

What an interception. The Malaysian fans celebrate. That was incredibly

good from this man, Tan. He intercepted at the right time

once again did Tan. But it was spoiled by an error by his partner.

He has been faulted at the back times on his serve for striking the

shuttlecock above his waist. He may be trying to take the hip spot a

little bit law and it is not his normal service action so he has made

the error. That is good from this man.

Crouching down. Intersecting the push and following it well.

Would you believe it? Service error. No doubting the tension on the

court. That was a big gap and they both

went forward to the net. The Malaysians have the advantage,

albeit just one point at the change of ends. What was Yoo doing it going

forward? His partner was already at the net. The Malaysians will be

happy with that. The entire body language of the

Malaysians is losing confidence. -- is showing confidence. The Koreans

looked to be a bit twitchy for me. The Malaysians are celebrating every

point the win. What was that I was saying about the

Koreans looking nervous? There was an error on the return of serve. It

was proving my point. Superb. They are on fire. Waiting

for the defence, put it across court.

Four point advantage. The top seeds from Korea in big trouble.

Nothing he could do about that. The shuttlecock hit the top of the tape

and just went over. Both of the relations are playing

well, that is a beautiful return of serve. Let's calm down, he says to

his partner. Point by point. He has ribs in a funny place if that

is both groups. -- below the ribs. This is the last thing the Malaysian

's need, little argument about who is delaying things, they were on a

roll. This is crucial. They need a good

serve. He looked nervous. And that service

error is proof of it. Desperation defence, the Malaysian

's break it down. Goh just telling his fans he has the power. He

certainly has. Desperate times call for desperate

measures. Korea needs to British something special right now. --

produce. Again they failed to do so. Again, Goh getting involved in

arguments with the umpire about his opponents. It bothers me when he

does that because I've seen him in the past completely loses

concentration when they are just three points away from the Olympic

semifinal, they just need to keep focused.

He has done that return of serve again. Just guiding the shuffle down

-- shuttle down. Why did he served exactly the same place as he played

the previous one from exactly like that? Why not so further out wide?

But not to wear his racket is. What an opportunity for them. Two points

away from the semifinal. All of the nerves. Hold the nerves

is what he says to his partner. I don't believe it. Match point

opportunities. Making the difference at the front of the court. Four

match point opportunities to be precise.

Use this -- is this to be yet another upset in the badminton

competition. Two match point have gone begging,

but another two remain. the third match point is saved by

the Koreans. This is extraordinary. Clever placement of the smash, he

has committed to the forehand defence and injuries left shoulder,

therefore gets in a tangle with his defence.

Just testing the new racket. He broke the strings in the last rally.

Three match point saved. One more for the Malaysian team.

They have done it. Tan goes to celebrate with team-mates. He and

Goh have put out the favourites, the number one seeds, Lee and Yoo, what

a thrilling match. One hour and 28 minutes. The final rally. On their

fourth match point opportunity. I think they are happy to make it to

the semifinals, beating the Koreans number one seeds. In they go and

they will take on China, as will take Dott Great Britain, Marcus

Ellis and Chris Langridge will also be in the last format, it will be

lunch time your time if you want to see of Great Britain can I and to

have your rate for a badminton Olympic medals. It has been so hot!

Look at this! Fans taking some shade. We are on the telly live back

in the UK, wave. The line goes far back, it has been really hot, we've

had ice creams, people have been any which way, even this chap walking

through is pretty hot. We are just trying to trace a break. If it was

me I would, and sit next to you but I have a link to do, I'll come back

in a minute you're looking good. Let's speak to these fans, who came

up to us earlier. Can I squeeze in next to you? I know when we spoke

earlier you said how excited you were to meet which presenter? Clare

Balding. You're killing me, guys. She isn't here yet, I have pretty

happy about meeting... Yes. He recognised you straightaway. Said it

was a real gusto. What are your names? William. George. Karen. And

usually with the Bridges Consulate, what have you been enjoying? We've

just come from the athletics this morning where we saw Sophie win a

bronze medal in the hammer, which was fantastic and the new Olympic

record and world record from the Polish woman. We saw Usain Bolt last

night in the 100 metres. How was that? Good. Fantastic and resolve of

Farah. You've got around more than we have! We are getting a ticket

with new for the next games. And a lot of rowing. That sounds

fantastic, some incredible success. We could have had more British

success at the dilute oral because -- at the Deodoro because we're now

at the dressage stage after a silver medal earlier in the team event,

another federalist presenter, Lee McKenzie. Yes. One of the best. --

another female Billy fabulous presenter.

It's been a great day of competition, not only is it

scorching, we had some really hot test as well. Before it Dujardin

went in the German rider... In fact, let's have a word with Charlotte, we

need to hide this because we don't want to give the game -- game away

on BBC Four but she is smiling. You were emotional earlier, how are the

emotions? They are still there. But I feel so proud and honoured and

living my dream, it is incredible. We might have given the game away

slightly. Why don't you tell everyone to watch your test with

Valegro. Watch my test with Valegro. Because I have this! Surrey. --

sorry. Can they repeated their London triumph? Charlotte Dujardin,

the greater Valegro. Remind you that this is another top

composition, especially designed for Rio. He really has endeavoured to

put the carnival spirit into this music of Charlotte's freestyle test.

Here is the real tests, we are on. Extended structure that can often

get tens. -- extended trot. Extended on the centre line,

straight into the pirouette, giving everything to the judges.

They have been unbeaten in their last 17 outings, are they going to

make it 18 outings? It is a brand-new floor plan,

remember, prepared for this competition, prepared to try and

retain that Olympic title. Coming towards the end, and at the moment

pretty incident free, dare I say! You are braver than me, I wasn't

going to make any prediction or comments like that this time. Again,

that incredible extended trot. He looks magnificent in those

pirouettes. APPLAUSE

Oh! 14 years old now, Valegro, they have been the stars of the sport

worldwide now since London 2012. Are they going to stay there? We have

had some wonderful retained medals here, of course, at these Games,

whether it is athletics or other titles, but this would be pretty

unique if Charlotte has done an hour. She's certainly put a big

challenge down to retain it, no doubt about that whatsoever! Look at

some of those movements again, remember, a massive 87.142% to beat,

that of Desperados. And she has done it, she has done 90% plus on several

occasions, she has got the world record. Is it enough? Yeah, that

world record, 94.13, I am not sure we are going to get that, 94.3, to

be exact. But 90 would really put the cat amongst the pigeons for the

two remaining German riders to come, I think. Is it that good? Well, it

was incident free, it was consistent, he looked magnificent

out there, Valegro and Charlotte gave of their best. Oh! And

Charlotte's expression at the end, she looked very happy. Their

preparation was down in Gloucestershire, about a month

before this date with destiny, a great evening, and it certainly

worked to the liking of Carla Testa, Charlotte's mentor. -- Carl Hester.

Now hold your breath, hold your breath, we are not far away from

knowing where we are. One thing is for certain, away they go, away from

the stewards, they are all clear with their bit check et cetera.

Still we wait for those marks. Oh! Oh! We have seen it, you are going

to see it in a moment, 93.928, oh! Now they have got to go, can they

ever take that away?! What an incredible score, just 0.5%

away from her own world record, 90% for technical, 97% for artistic, she

really took it to the German riders, Isabel Bird and Kristina

Broring-Sprehe. Charlotte understandably delighted, she did

gave tonight give the game away, but I spoke to her, we had a lovely,

considered chat, and here are her thoughts. I know you are emotional,

can you sum up what this means to you? Yeah, I am actually a little

bit speechless for once in my life, but it means the absolute world to

me, to come out and finish off, the individual gold medallist again,

trying to repeat what I had in London. In London I had no

expectation, no pressure, but today I felt a good deal of pressure and

expectation, and it could be one of the last rides on the allegro, there

is talk of retirement for him, so for me to finish in that way, a

really emotional time, and I am so happy, and I just want to thank

everybody behind the scenes that has made this possible, everybody at

home, friends and family, you know. I wish my mum and dad were here, but

they are back at home supporting me. I want to thank everybody, I have

had so many messages. Before you go and collect another gold medal, tell

us about the bond you how, you say this may be his last competition,

more for people at home that do not know about Resurge, rather than

picking up a tennis racket or a set of golf clubs, this is about a

living, breathing animal. I have been riding him since he was five,

he is now 14, he has won everything there is to win, and I want people

to remember him as the most amazing horse that he is. I don't want to

keep going until there is nothing left, and I could be greedy, but I

don't want to be greedy. He still loves his job, and for me, you know,

I just want everybody to remember him at the top. Charlotte, you must

go and get your medal, thank you so much, congratulations.

After that, I spoke to Carl Hester, who part owns allegro, and he says

it is not choice whether the horse continues or not. Let's see

Charlotte get her medal. We had never won an Olympic medal in

dressage until 2012, when we won two, one this year, and Charlotte

Dujardin with the great Valegro has done it. Her skills are just unreal.

She is such a horse person, and that partnership with Valegro, there has

got to be a book there summer. Wherever you are, let's stand up and

salute Olympic gold for Charlotte Dujardin, Valegro, Great Britain.

God Save The God Save The Well, now you can really pull those

corks out, get it out of the fridge, it is champagne time for Britain's

gold medallist in the individual dressage, Charlotte Dujardin and

Valegro have done it, they have got gold.

A hugely emotional Charlotte Dujardin, I watched the medal

ceremony along with Carl Hester, and he was pointing at the big screen,

saying, my goodness, she is crying. You know, she loves this horse, but

she doesn't show a whole lot of emotion, apart from when she is on

the horse, and you could see how important the bond is. I am sure a

lot of people will be hoping we see them at Olympia later in the FA

decide to retire the horse. But what she has achieved is phenomenal, the

only rider that got into the 90%, she was in the 93%. It has been a

fabulous day here Deodoro. It really has, I think we will allow

her that little bit of emotion on the podium, adding another gold,

let's have a check on the medal table, because Great Britain are

solidifying their place at there just behind the United States.

Sophie Hitchon won a historic bronze medal in the hammer, a new record

British distance. Great Britain up to 40 medals, 16 of them gold. And I

know for sure that they are not done yet, they could win another medal in

the women's hockey. Already bronze medallist from 2012, GB are the form

team in Rio, having won five out of five in a group, sailing through

into the quarterfinals, they will take on Spain this evening at ten

o'clock your time here on BBC Four. The winner of the match between

Great Britain and Spain will play the winner of New Zealand against

Australia. There is a clip on the BBC Sport website featuring the New

Zealand men's team, who were leading against USA, before three goals in

four minute sent them out of the competition. Could the women do any

better against Australia? Here is what happened.

COMMENTATOR: Let's see what New Zealand can do, there is a shot

right into the top corner from Annita McVeigh run! What a fantastic

strike from the penalty corner! -- Anita McLaren. A little dummy, very

nicely worked, and into the back of the net, Smith has got the

deflection, Kelsey Smith. New Zealand are 2-0 up with less than

seven minutes to go in the first half. So it is going to be played

in, once again, Georgina Morgan is lurking, Kenny is there too. It is

Morgan, she turns it back inside, there is the open goal! Slattery

could not miss that one, and Australia are back in the match, New

Zealand 2, Australia 1. Back to Michelsen again. Drill

sit-in, and New Zealand are three - one up! Looks like it was Gemma

Flynn. And it is deflected in! It is

another goal. Charlotte Harrison with the initial effort. Two minutes

to go in the third quarter. So, New Zealand go through to the

semifinals at the expense of their local rivals Australia. They will

play the winner of Great Britain against Spain. What about USA

against Germany? Well, let's look at what happened in the first quarter

of that match. The USA had been the surprise package in this

competition. They also beat Australia in their group. But they

were taking on Germany, who are very tough outfit. They took the early

lead. Then Germany went two up with the second goal just on the cusp of

the final whistle of the first quarter. And it meant the USA would

go into the second quarter 2-0 down. As it was, there were no goals for

the rest of the first half, so we join it in the third quarter, about

halfway through, with USA trailing Germany 2-0.

That is exquisite. That is just amazing skill. After that magic, she

off-loaded with a poor shot. 21 years of age, Anna Schroeder.

Germany stand strong. We have not seen much from Katie Bamiyan the

match so far. Five goals in the tournament, so far -- Katie Bam.

Katie Bam has shown us how exciting these skills are.

Two minutes to go in this third quarter. The USA need to get

something back as quickly as possible.

Is this the chance that you -- USA have been searching for? Just as we

say the USA need an opportunity to get back into the match, they have a

penalty corner. That looked like a tired tackle. Here comes the shot.

It is a dummy. And it's deflected out wide. So the chance for USA.

Kathleen Sharkey tried the shot. The USA are still in possession.

Vitesse is making the run down the left. Firm blocking from Germany.

She had almost overrun it. 15 minutes left. Whatever Craig said at

half-time hasn't quite had the desired effect yet. They have other

penalty corner. The Germany are still looking dangerous. This is the

final 15 minutes that will decide who will be through to the

semifinals of the Olympic Games. The umpires blow the whistle. 15 minutes

to go in this Olympic quarterfinal. At the moment, Germany have one foot

in the semis. Germany still have their video referral remaining. The

USA have lost theirs. Lauren Crandall had such a strong game from

the back. Have we had a card in this game? No,

I don't think we have. No, it has been very physical, but no cards. I

think the umpires have blown their whistles very strongly from the

opening whistle. The players knew where they stood. The USA have their

duty with the video referral and lost it.

Katie Bam. Top scorer for the USA, but no sniff of a goal today. A foul

against Stapenhorst. The contrasting styles in the hard and fast running

game of the USA and the skilful game of Germany. Is this the first card?

You were asking for it. That was Stapenhorst who has got the green.

Or is it both? I think it is one each. And Gonzalez. Stapenhorst for

Germany, Gonzalez for USA. So both teams are down to ten for the time

being. In the game of modern hockey, is it going to be the skill and the

dribbling and the passing structure of Germany to outbid a hard and fast

running team like USA? That is not to say the USA are not

skilful, but player on player, what we have seen from Germany today...

You can see the frustration from the USA bench.

Good work from Schroeder. Schroeder again to finish it off...

Asking for a high ball. Referral from Germany for the high and

dangerous ball. This is Germany's video referral. It was Schroder who

was in there. This is the one that is under close examination. He is

not the video umpire. But he got it right. Penalty corner given. So

Germany now have an opportunity to make it three.

You have Lorenz looking over at, and Altenburg. Altenburg leaves it.

Another penalty corner to the disagreement. They have got no

chance. They have lost their referral. She is saying it was a

clean stop with her stick. Here we go again. This time it is Lorenz.

Saved. The whistle goes, and USA get the ball back. Ten minutes to go.

The left hand of Briggs comes across and bad sits down. -- bats it down.

Look how many players USA are piling forwards, putting pressure on Funes,

but as has been the story of the day, the Germans still coming out

with it. -- Muller-Wieland. Altenburg plays it out to Schroeder,

who draws the tackle and keeps going. Then swings it out to the

right, just a little bit over hit for Stapenhorst. Germany did not

make it out of the court finals stage in London. -- quarterfinals.

Can they find themselves through to the semifinals in Rio?

Muller down the line for Altenburg, who tries to take it inside, came

off the foot. Now here is Hauke, back to Muller. Oh, pewter. From

Lorenz. -- oh, beautiful stuff. A 19-year-old with the confidence to

produce that kind of one-on-one skill, just phenomenal, she is going

to be around the international scene for a long time. Germany again,

trying to get down towards the line with Altenburg, USA do well to keep

it in play. USA gets the decision in the end. Played out to the right,

picked up by Reinprecht, who is still going. She had the experience

to know what to do, gets it into Bam, in the D, but she loses out to

Muller-Wieland. And again, into the centre, the shot comes in, penalty

corner, straightforward really, that decision, she has the shot. It was a

brutal finish, and that is what was required to ensure they got

something out of this, USA. They are going for a referral on that.

Let's have a look at it. So the claim is that it hit Bam's foot

before the penalty corner was given. So the Americans are saying you

cannot review that. It was a foot outside the circle,

restart with a free hit to Germany. Thank you. Well it is giving here,

but I do not think this is the end of the discussion. The video

referral is to get you more accurate than before. That is the right

decision. It certainly is. Seven minutes and 40 seconds left, the USA

thought they had a lifeline, but it is taken away. There is plenty of

time. Kolojejchick losing out. Teschke. All the way back to Lorenz.

Spread out to the right, flicked up in the air, Reinprecht managed to

bring it down. Knocked down the line, really

important diving block from Lorenz, it just takes the pressure off for

half a moment, into Gonzalez. How Germany going to get out of this

one? Very nicely. It went over the baseline off Gonzalez last. So

Germany and the German fans, there is the Star Spangled Banner clan,

still offering encouragement. Look in that midfield, just not a pass

forward, it was the structure of the German defence stopping any

opportunity, so it has to be a lone dribbler. Reinprecht plated down the

line, but it is well read by Teschke, who keeps going. It came

off the knee. You can see the look on Teschke's face, the desire to get

there first. Nicky Bam trying to get her stake in

there, manages it any end, the USA driving in, it comes off foot,

doesn't it? It goes wide, not a chance in the end for the USA, it

just looked as though it was flicking off the American player's

foot as she tried to jump out of the way. Is is Sharkey? Yeah. They are

getting ahead of the ball, Gary, they should go back closer to be the

white dotters. Less than five minutes remaining for the USA, two

goals down against Germany in this Olympic quarterfinal. Schroder,

knocked down the line, Stapenhorst using her body to turn, but she did

not manage to control the ball at the same time.

Bam picks herself up to her feet as Vittese just keeps possession. She

ran a great line, Vittese, she made sure that Teschke had no opportunity

to get the ball. Reinprecht drills it, off the foot of Kruger.

This is a chance for the USA, and it is in the back of the net! And it

seemed to come off the German player, it will be claimed, because

it was inside the circle, but it looks as though it does come off

Schroder. The pass was for the USA player. USA 1, Germany 2. Here is

the past. In off Schroder. A timely, timely goal for USA. Not a moment

too soon as far as the Americans are concerned, but you have to feel for

Schroder. They do not have own goals in hockey. So it was Katelyn

Falgowski who drove the shot in, she has been given a goal, and now here

come the USA again, getting into the D. The whistle-blowers as

Kolojejchick tries to drive in. -- whistle blows. Dawson, now there is

belief for the USA, Dawson drives it in low. And it goes against the

Americans, and Germany get possession back. Well, what a time

to get a goal. We are in for quite a final three minutes. Adding another

bit of spice to this very juicy quarterfinal, because it has been

very intriguing. Here is Bam, she has got some space, she goes for

goal at! The decision goes Germany's way. Just as she was pulling the

trigger, she is flawed. Some of the USA players are furious that she

used the back stake and the tackle came in. And she had so much forward

momentum. Here is a look at it again. This is the Bam foray, the

stake is down, it looks as though it was playing the ball. -- stake. --

stick. I hope this is not a knee injury. Not what the Americans need

when they are looking for a goal. Lauren Crandall talking to her

players and needing calm words and belief, two minutes 45 left on the

clock. It does look like it is a left knee. Yeah. They will be hoping

it is just an impact injury, rather than a muscle. A chance for both

sides to regroup now. A chance for America to have a conversation with

the coach. With the medical personnel at there, one thing is for

sure, she will come off. I cannot see how she can continue after

taking that kind of hit. She gets up to her feet now. There she goes.

Well, she has added so much to this Olympic campaign, not just because

she has been a key score for USA, budgie has excited the new fans that

have come to watch hockey. -- but she has. She has landed on the right

knee. It was a good tackle. The only question I would have, she came from

behind and stretched the stick around, but she didn't make contact

with the player, the stick made contact with the ball. And they get

the free hit, Germany. Bam has made her way off as the sun goes behind a

little bit of cloud, and it cools down a tiny fraction. With two

minutes and 45 seconds to go, Katie Bam is off the pitch, Germany are

still leading by one goal, and Reinprecht has given it away. Here

comes Teschke, space in the centre for Oldhafer, she did not quite

manage to get it in. Mavers. Off the league of Hauke, and it is a

yellow card, I think, for Hauke. It was fair enough, she did hit the

ball away, and we have not seen too much in discipline from the German

side in the last few minutes. That could be costly. Reinprecht, inside

Kolojejchick, Kolojejchick again. She leaves it for Katie Reinprecht,

knocks it inside. Attempted turn from Falgowski. The German player

almost getting the ball clear, but they will have possession now as the

whistle goes. One of the reasons they are so strong, Germany, they

play a lot of indoor hockey, and they are very good with the ball on

the ground, because they really believed in the indoor hockey game.

Here is Crandall, but the decision is given to Germany. Here comes

Lorenz, just a minute and 18 seconds left, intercepted by Reinprecht, it

only comes as far as Mavers. Out to Oldhafer, saved! Germany had the

chance to wrap it up, now the USA needs to get forward. Off the feet

of Teschke. Katie Reinprecht plays it inside to Falgowski, now they get

it out to the wing, look at Dawson powering forward, this is Vittese,

stumbling further down. USA take it quickly, Dawson into Vittese, lovely

turn, into the D. Trapped by Gonzales. 30 seconds on the clock. I

thought you was going to do it, Michelle Vittese.

There is the decision against the USA.

Germany start to celebrate, because there is the final whistle! And the

Germans are into the Olympic semifinals. No words for Craig

Parnham. Takes off his headset. His competition and the USA's

competition is over. The Germans took a 2-goal lead in the first

quarter. A late goal from the USA brought some nerves in, but that was

a very convincing performance from Germany. It was, and it just shows

you that you cannot take anything from what has happened previously.

Germany came third in their pool. The USA where the excitement machine

at the Olympics, and today Germany, from the opening whistle, played

their game, their structure. They have skilful front runners who used

all their teamwork. Then it was cut up time for the USA and they

couldn't get near that goal. So the Germans are now into the Olympic

semifinal. And it is time for the USA to go home. The Germans will

either play the Netherlands or Argentina. Well, the celebrations

begin now for Germany. But they have still got to focus on looking

forward. For the USA, better than four years ago. Much better. I think

they were not allowed to get their game on the pitch. From the opening

whistle, we mentioned about the skill level and belief coming from

this young German side. When they did get forward, it was the little

left to right, the tot he the stick. It was almost as though the American

team were over aroused on the pitch, and it didn't help their cause.

So Germany are into the semifinals. They will play either the

Netherlands or Argentina. New Zealand have gone through as well

and they will play either Spain or Great Britain. You can see that much

this evening at ten o'clock, right here on BBC Four. With news of a

medal in the athletics to bring you, let's see exactly where it came

from. It was Sophie Hitchon of Great Britain in the hammer, throwing a

lifetime best and the national record to take the bronze medal

behind the Polish medal and ahead of China in bronze. They came in the

last throw of the competition, another Butel added to the British

tally and a very happy Sophie Hitchon indeed. -- another medal.

Now, it is usually this time of the day that I hand over to Dan Walker.

I'm afraid you've got me for a little while. But I can bring you

great British medallists. If you don't mind turning over there, we

have Louis Smith talking live to radio 5 Live, or just finishing over

there. He won a pommel silver. And if you tilt here, coming off the

regional television, south Essex's Max Whitlock, two-time Olympic gold

medallist. He has got his golden wear out, which could be dangerous,

because there are vultures here. Fans, AKA vultures, trying to get

hold of anything they see that is shining. We will have more

gymnastics coming up on BBC Four. No Dan, but plenty else coming up.

After the drama of the men's floor and pommel finals yesterday, it is

the turn of the vaulters shortly. The beach volleyball is hotting up.

The Brazilian favourites are in action later.