Day 16 BBC Four: 13.00-16.00 Olympics

Hello and welcome to the Olympic Park. It has been raining in reeal

morning. It is rather gloomy but I have to say spirits haven't been

dampened, especially after yesterday's wonderful action. Great

Britain doing so well. After the triple triple came the double

double, Mo magic one of the highlights we enjoyed yesterday,

along with the likes of Nicola Adams and Liam Heath all winning gold

medals for Great Britain. As a result, Great Britain are riding

high in the medals table. USA out in front but Great Britain currently in

second spot, 27 gold medals so far and the likelihood is, if

expectations go the way we want and the way we wish, we will hold onto

that second spot ahead of China today. Well, let's take a look at

what's coming up in today's show on BBC Four.

We look at what happened in yesterday's final in the football.

Brazil seeking a first-ever gold medal in the sport. They took on

Germany at the Maracana. We will have action from the Americas Ennio

where the USA face Russia in the bronze medal match of the men's

volleyball. There is also a bronze medal up for grabs at the Future

Arena as Poland and Germany lock horns in the men's handball. It is a

similar story in men's basketball as Australia and London

silver-medallists Spain meet to decide the bronze. It's the last

cycling discipline of the games. The men's cross-country mountain bike

champion will be determined later on BBC Four. Here's a look at the

timetable for later today. The footballers coming up next, the

men's gold medal match between Brazil and Germany from last night.

Then volleyball action at 1:30pm. The bronze medal match. 2:30pm we

head over for Poland versus johnny battling for the bronze in handball

and basketball at 3:30pm, Australia versus Spain before the mountain

biking takes centre stage at 4:30pm. Don't forget, the men's marathon is

live on BBC One. The race starts at 1:30pm. The Hawkins Brothers compete

for Great Britain. Arguably Britain's last chance of a gold

medal comes in the boxing as the super heavyweight final. Audiences

have been dazzled. Our man has been a crowd favourite. He's turning pro

at the end of the games, following in the footsteps of Anthony Joshua,

Lennox Lewis Xsan Audley Harrison. He celebrates his victories with the

Brazilian martial art known as Capoeira. Joe Joyce's fight takes

place at 7:15pm tonight, so tune in to see how he gets on. 56 years ago,

a young man arrived in the Olympics in Rome, and he proved to be no

ordinary Joe in the sport of boxing. In fact, he was to prove the

greatest. An 18-year-old light heavyweight at

the 1960 Olympics in Rome. I'm standing so proud! I'm in front

of the world for America. Afraid of flying, with the same name as his

father, who was named after Kentucky plantation owner. Cassius Clay. He

came home ready to turn pro, ready to change what he now called his

slave name and as Muhammad Ali ready to change the world or at least go

toe to toe with white America. I'm the champion, the real champion,

there will never be one like me! The Nation of Islam radical Islam,

feared then as now. His simple boasts, then as now, inspired

through defiance. I am the greatest! Because he boxed like no other, a

feather light heavyweight, the world he fought against loved him, too. He

refused to go to war in Vietnam's but when he did fight, he was

bravery itself, a beautiful man in a disfiguring sport, exposed to

extreme danger, adored every step, every shuffle of the way. The

greatest heavyweight on two feet today. Full of fight. The teenager

of 1960 turned all too fast into the Muhammad Ali that fought on oh, so

many bouts too far. When his feet danced and when his head sawed

through the fog of the fight game with clarity, he soared. There is a

postscript. When the teenager returned from Rome, he tried to dine

out in a segregated restaurant in a Whites only. He was turned away. We

don't serve Negroes. I said, I don't eat them either. The gold medal? It

was lost, and he cared not. At least not for 36 years until the day the

revered radical, the faltering champ was given a new one and inspired the

world all over again. This is my last fight! I don't want none of you

to miss it! Muhammad Ali might be gone but his

legacy and his spirit most certainly live on. The rain is falling harder

here at Olympic Park as we turn our attention to football and Brazil may

have won the World Cup on five occasions but coming into the Rio

Olympics, there was one thing the soccer men wanted more than anything

else. A first Olympic gold medal. They took on Germany last night at

the Maracana. Germany making their return to Olympic football for the

first time since 1988. It is fair to say this was the one gold medal all

of Brazil wanted more than anything else. Let's see what happened. Your

commentators are Alistair Mann and Kevin Caban. -- Kevin Kilbane.

This is seen as an obligation. For Germany, it is another global

footballing title that they are poised to claim on Brazilian soil.

It is perfectly positioned, this final. You couldn't have written it

any better. Which one of these countries will have their fairy tale

come true? Will it be Brazil or Germany? We pause now for the

national anthems of Germany and Brazil, your finalists.

They've scored 21 goals in five games. They feel the same 11 which

means over two of their three overage players are included, the

Bender brothers. Gnabry and Petersen are their top scorers.

Only one of either squad were even available for the semifinal of the

Fifa World Cup two years ago. Ginter, who didn't get on the field.

Neymar was injured for that match. A revenge mission isn't on the agenda

for those out there this evening. Alongside me, Kevin Kilbane. If

there is one side you feel can master the occasion, who can spoil

the party, who can once again do what the senior side have done, it

is the German side. It certainly is and you look throughout the side,

and they have got out here so much experience, so much Bundesliga first

class experience. So they are used to these big occasions, some of the

top sides in the Bundesliga as well. That is what is playing into their

hands. With this front four they have within the Brazilian ranks, the

real talented squad of players, that front four, they can cause Germany a

lot of problems this evening. The Brazilian coach was quick to point

out in the pre-match press Conference that how can it be a

revenge mission when nobody out there played a part two years ago?

Neymar will feel this is an opportunity, though, to make up for

his enormous disappointment at being injured for the semifinal. The way

he has played shows how determined he certainly wants to be in getting

Germany out of the system and earning his country their very first

gold. Here's Gnabry. A decent effort

against the frame of the goal by Brandt. He almost silenced the

Maracana. He is a wonderful talent, Julian Brandt, plays the Bayer

Leverkusen, he has a senior cap as well. And he almost gave Germany the

opener. Here's Neymar. He has won free kick. The referee

waiting to see if Brazil had an advantage. Gripping his ankle. The

ball was getting away from him. It is a clear foul from Ginter.

It is on target! It is in the back of the net! Right on cue, the

darling of Brazil provides the opening goal, and you can probably

hear the roof on the Maracana is starting to reverberate. Brazil are

ahead, 27th minute. What a goal! Truly outstanding from Neymar. Timo

Horn can't get anywhere near it, it is the power, the precision. In off

the crossbar, he couldn't strike it any better, Neymar. What a super

goal to open up what has been a very, very entertaining half an hour

in this Olympic gold medal match. What a goal that is from Neymar.

Here they come with Max Meyer and Serge Gnabry. That is a free kick,

and Zeca is penalised. That is the counterattack we've spoken about.

Germany are so effective when Brazil do give the ball away in the middle

third or the final third for Brazil. They are so effective at moving the

ball quickly and setting up Gnabry. He has started the game very well.

Every challenge from Zeca, who knew what he was doing because he was

beaten for pace on the outside and it was an easy decision for the

referee to dish out the yellow card. It is one thing is saying to a

senior side to be cool, manage the game, do the right things. But these

are players, 19, 20, 21 years of age. Never quite as easy to be cool

under pressure. Can they defend this free kick? Oh, they almost don't! It

clips the frame of the goal for the second time. I think it was Sule who

got a touch. I'm not even sure if it came off Marquinhos in the end.

Excellent movement from Selke across the post but got away with that,

Brazil. It's so frenetic at the moment, all the little last-ditch,

some tackles flying in. The intensity of the game is so

apparent. Meyer wins it back. That is a foul

on the edge of the area. I would like to see the referee giving

another card out here. He's very high, there, Gabriel Jesus. Late,

from behind, poor challenge from Jesus, there. This is a chance for

Germany. In by brand and against the frame of the goal again. -- in by

well, -- in by Brandt. Well, Sven Bender stooped and hit the crossbar.

12 unanswered goals in five games prior to tonight, Brazil. Yet to

concede in 43 and a half minutes tonight as well. They couldn't -- if

they can keep another clean sheet, they win the Gold Medal. Yellow card

for Gabriel Barbosa. Just for the way in which he held Sven Bender

back. Germany have it, with Meyer. Sven

Bender, now Brandt. In towards Meyer! And there is the equaliser

that Germany have threatened for so very long! The captain of Germany

cancels out the goal of the captain of Brazil, and if the warning signs

weren't apparent before, they are most evident now. They have deserved

the equaliser and they have silenced the Maracana. As soon as Sven Bender

picks up the ball, you can see told Jan -- Toljan is on the move from

right back. He has the awareness to pull it back in front of Brazil's

defence and a really good finish from Max Meyer to have the awareness

to place it beyond Weverton in goal. Look at that, bursting run through

from Felipe Anderson! Break tackle in the nick of time, as Anderson was

pulling back the trigger. Did he wait too long? He did. Brilliant

recovery from Klostermann. That is where Germany get caught out a bit.

Neymar goes for gold! A couple of feet beyond. Neymar drives it in,

cleared easily by Peterson to a chorus of groans to thousands in the

Maracana. The referee brings the 90 minutes to its conclusion. We are to

have extra time. Brazil leading by -- leading at half-time through a

Neymar free kick special. Germany merited an equaliser and it was no

surprise when it came. The German captain Max Meyer providing it and

it will be extra time or perhaps even penalties that settles the

gold-medal match. Good interception by Douglas Costa.

The pass is excellent and he is on side here. Neymar looking to join

in, still with Luan! Two or three German defenders in the way and I

think it was Toljan who made the block. Rafinha. Miss controlled by

Douglas Santos. Germany come forward, with Peterson, Brandt! That

would have been magnificent. A heartbreaker perhaps for Brazil, but

a moment of genuine quality. Superb from Max Meyer initially. Once that

diagonal ball comes in, he never really trusted himself on his left

foot. He wanted to take the strike with his right. This is their chance

for Luan. Excellent forward ball, positive pass. As soon as he comes

in, could he have picked out Neymar, passed into Neymar who was in a

better position? I think he should have. That is a lovely ball and here

is Felipe Anderson! Terrific save by -- terrific save by Timo Horn. Look

at that reverse pass, outstanding. Outstanding stop by Timo Horn. It is

that movement from out to in. Is there time to fashion one final

opening? No, there isn't. The Olympic Games is almost coming to

its conclusion. And before it does, a penalty shoot out will decide

whether the host nation are going to win a gold-medal in the Maracana

Stadium. Germany and Brazil, the two sides who met in the semifinal of

the fee for World Cup two years ago, when Germany broke Brazilian hearts

and humiliated them, knocking them out of their own World Cup, the

Brazil redemption, if it's going to come, is going to be via a penalty

shoot out. Brazil 1-1 Germany. The drama is palpable but it's going to

extend to a shoot out. Weverton, of Atletico. Never capped

by the senior side. Called up as a late replacement. He wasn't

expecting to be the goalkeeper. So, Matthias Ginter, who has a World Cup

winning medal, part of the Germany squad that beat Brazil 7-1. He takes

the first one and tucks it into the corner of the net. First blood

Germany. Yeah, Weverton goes the right way but it's the power that

beats him. He does get a slight hand to it. Ginter is delighted. It takes

some composure and some nerve to tag a penalty away when you know that

99% of the crowd don't want you to do that. One of the senior members

of the side, Renato Augusto. Current Brazilian international with the

senior side. 28 years old, one of the 3-over age players permitted. He

has the responsibility of levelling up. Which he does. -- the three

over-age players. So pleased for him because he has been the outstanding

player for Brazil throughout the tournament. He certainly has. He has

had an excellent match. He goes high with power, Timo Horn no chance.

Excellent game, Renato Augusto. Fitting that he scored his penalty.

And now there are boos for Arsenal plus Serge Gnabry. -- for Arsenal's

Serge Gnabry. Can he give Germany the advantage once again. Weverton

with all the antics that he is permitted. And it's underneath his

body! Weverton got plenty on it. Several thousand thought he had

saved it. It's a poor penalty from Serge Gnabry. Saying that coming he

scored it, but he didn't strike it well, and Weverton knows full well

he should have saved that. He gets both hands behind the ball and it

creeps under him. Marquinhos, of Paris Saint-Germain. One of the most

expensive defenders in the world. He steps up to try to bring Brazil

level. And he does it with aplomb! 2-2 on penalties. Unbridled joy and

relief among the Brazilian supporters. Superb, calm and

composed, Marquinhos, there. He just waits for Timo Horn to dive to his

right and then strokes it away in the other corner. Superb penalty.

Julian Brandt, 20 years old, of Bayer Leverkusen. He looks composed.

Goodness only knows what's going on under the surface. That's a

brilliant penalty. Absolutely faultless. The temperament of these

young players cannot be faulted. As you mentioned during the last

penalty, Weverton's antics just delaying the penalty being taken,

putting his towel behind the goal. But Brandt was composed and cool,

waited for Weverton to dive. Unstoppable penalty. Rafa a

Alcantara, Rafinha, Barcelona. He has senior caps but does he have the

nerve? He does. Timo Horn goes one way and the penalty goes the other.

79,000 less may be a few hundred German supporters punched the air in

delight. Calm and composed. Another one that sends the Altidore the

wrong way, Timo Horn diving to his right. Excellent penalty. The

question is, I'm sure, when Neymar decides to take his penalty. You

would imagine it could be the fifth, if necessary. Meanwhile, the man

from Hoffenheim, Sule, 20 years old, he thumps it into the net as if it

was a game against his family in the back garden. Raw aggression. Past

Weverton almost before he can move. Superb penalty from the centre half,

Sule. No chance for Weverton with that one. They're praying for one of

the German players to miss and their prayers are falling on deaf ears.

Now then, Luan, of Gremio... A little hesitation in the run-up, but

it makes no difference. He pops it into the corner. He scored three

goals in the tournament proper and he has now scored in the penalty

shoot out and we are all square at 4-4. He has had a super tournament,

Luan,. Send the goalkeeper the wrong way. Cool and composed. Tremendous.

One way or the other, Neymar's penalty is going to be significant.

Niels Peterson, Once Bayern Munich, now of Friday, his penalty is saved!

It is all set for Neymar! The darling of Brazil. The player who

went off in tears in the quarterfinal because he couldn't

take part in the semifinal, Neymar, the stage is set. The captain.

Surely it could be his moment. It looks like it's all set up for him,

doesn't it? That was a better hit penalty than Gnabry's, which he

scored earlier. You have to credit Weverton, strong hands for keeping

it out. But now it's all set for the main man, Neymar will stop you

couldn't write it. You could not write it! Neymar, can you provide

the gold medal for your country? Redemption waits for the side who

couldn't win their own World Cup two years ago... Neymar... Scores!

CHEERING 200 million Brazilians scream with

delight. The golden boy has provided the moment that his country craved.

Knocked out by Germany in a game that no one will ever forget, but

two years on, in their own Olympic Games, the one gold medal they

wanted more than any other, and Neymar, the hero, the darling, the

one chosen you almost felt, to get the winning goal, taps the penalty

that matters into the corner of the net. Germany played their part.

Petersen's Penalty crucial, and it is Neymar. You couldn't have written

it because if you had, no one would have believed you.

First time in the history that they have won the gold-medal. And Neymar,

who else, the star, the darling, the most revered current Brazilian

footballer scores the winning penalty to secure that gold. A

wonderful and to a wonderful Olympic Games. Brazil have won gold.

That was the one they wanted and a fairy tale for Neymar as well. The

winning penalty as well as the free kick in normal play. Brazilians

happy all around Rio last night, the streets were full of celebrations

and rightly so. They were desperate to win this. All the World Cup

successes they've had brilliant but they really wanted one at the

Olympic Games and, finally, they got. The sixth gold medal for Brazil

which means this is the best performance at an Olympics by Brazil

surpassing the five gold medals they won in Athens 12 years ago. Just a

brief reminder that the men's marathon is currently under way, and

that is taking place now on BBC One. Brazilians say that football may be

a religion, but volleyball is their number one sport. They've already

had success in beach volleyball. Alison and Schmidt took victory at

the Beach Volleyball Arena in front of a heaving stadium. It was a

wonderful atmosphere and great celebrations as they won the gold.

That was their first gold medal in beach volleyball since the Athens

games back in 2004 as well. Great celebrations. And Brazil are in the

final of the volleyball competition today against Italy, when they could

win their seventh gold medal of what is turning out to be a fabulous

games for them. Before that, we've got the bronze medal match taking

place between the USA and Russia, and that'll be our first port of

call at the volleyball stadium. So, we head over there now. We can get

ready to join our commentators to take us through the men's bronze

medal match, Clayton Lucas and Britt Hocker Var. It is the USA in red,

Russia in blue receiving. This is the bronze medal match from Rio 2016

here at the men's volleyball tournament. The best-of-5 sets to

see who will be on the podium. And it's a perfect start for the USA.

Sander and Holt combining beautifully. Sander creates a lot of

fire for the US, not just within his play but also his demeanour.

That is another good serve, Russia without an opportunity to go into

the middle. That is lovely. That was a good mix from Sander, showing he

is up for this already. That is so pretty, it is incredible to see an

athlete coming as dynamic and powerful as that. And then have the

presence of mind and the wherewithal to make such a clean shot. That was

wonderful. That has come back off Anderson,

lovely blocking from Russia. Taste of things to come from both sides

with their blocking ability. So, first point on the board for

Russia. Very nice swing from Maxwell Holt,

and straight away, Christenson establishing the quick attack,

establishing Holt. It is important to get your middle attack going. In

such good work by Holt to make himself available, adjusts to the

past that brought Christenson forward, and still get in the air.

Good leave by the USA. Holt that time really wasn't covering. He was

standing upright and it is difficult to keep the ball off the floor in

that situation. We are all square. Good work. Russia using the middle

in transition. USA is trying to establish a presence of Matthew

Anderson. That was a big difference with their match in the semifinal

with Italy. Matthew Anderson's offence was too little. And they

used the pic not as often as they like. That was the difference versus

Italy. So they're really trying to make that adjustment.

That is the attack out of the back row. The first challenge, and the

ball has been given as in. It is successful, so Russia have the

point. It is that backcourt pipe. And it is such a key weapon in men's

volleyball and even is so in women's volleyball. That ability to overload

middle blockers and create gaps, that is a crucial weapon used by

most teams. Finally, the first killer of the match for Matthew

Anderson. So many lines of attack, the line of attack for what we

assume is there at the front court, then the three-metre line, and then

these men are so physical, and they are so aggressive that the service

line has become a line of attack as well. So, whoever can utilise each

line of attack most efficiently... For the moment, nothing to separate

the teams. Holt serves. Understandably, both teams will have

been pretty disappointed after losing their semifinal encounters.

Part of the battle for both of the head coaches and for the coaching

staff has been to really lift these teams and get them ready for this,

knowing there is still an opportunity to get onto the podium.

Such a huge mental battle, as well as the physical one. We will be

witnessing that during the course of this match.

A little slow to react from the USA from that tip or from Mikhaylov.

That specifically is in team USA's game plan, is to slow down Mikhaylov

and their middles. At the moment, Volvich already has three points. He

is producing quite a bit for Russia. You get to see just how little time

you have from that serve to make up your mind whether it is in or out or

who is going to play it. Especially when Mikhaylov is going over the

screen as well, reducing visibility for the passing unit.

Grankin is saying he played it off the block but the referee said he

played it over the wrong side of the net, over in USA territory.

Big swing from Tetyukhin, the oldest player on court.

They going to challenge that because they think it's in. One challenge

already, which has been successful, and you get two challenges per set.

You can challenge the ball in and out, you can challenge whether or

not the ball was touched by a blocker, whether or not a player

touched the net, whether the ball hit the antenna. It has clipped the

line so a good challenge again, and you can also challenge foot faults.

Centreline, three-metre line and service line. So, 11-8 up and a long

stare to the referee by Tetyukhin. The USA have called a time-out.

We are in good shape here. Were going to be loading up. OK, let's

get our energy going. One, two, three. USA!

Big swing from Anderson, but he hasn't found the court. He is now

stranger to the Russian line-up, to the Russian team. He plays his club

volleyball in Russia. He has clubmates with Igor Kobzar, Andrey

Ashchev, Aleksey Verbov, and Mikhaylov. That team is loaded,

absolutely stacked, and his team won the domestic league in 2014, 2016,

and then the won the Champions League in 2015 and 2016. So he's no

stranger to these players on the Russian side and they know team USA

is trying to get him the ball as much as possible. He also knows he

has to produce for the Americans, Matthew Anderson, for a chance at

the bronze. Add into that the coach for the Russian team is the team

coach so he knows exactly what Anderson can do because he brought

him into the team. As you mentioned, Mikhaylov is the opposite player for

Russia. Anderson is the opposite player for the USA, yet they are

both starters for their team. Anderson is acting as a swing

hooter, so was Mikhaylov, so both are able to play out of position.

Every now and again, Anderson has come in and helped with the pass,

but that has been few and far between. His role is to be in the

opposite slot and tried to make digs, which he wasn't able to do.

That being said, as much as Anderson knows his fence is needed for team

USA, it's imperative he manages his frustration. Especially because they

are such a good blocking team. USA are going to have to find production

from the rest of their players. Maxwell Holt doing an incredible job

against Italy. Sander has already produced three points here today.

Something else to consider is the early match start. An early start

time. It can make preparation a little bit different. So to take in

video at 7am, you now have to do that for a bronze medal match, it

can definitely influence your normal routine.

It seems to be influencing USA at the moment. That is a great block

and Russia have opened up a big lead in this first set.

Let's pass the ball a little bit better. Get better and learn how

these guys are serving the ball. A nice call from the coach, saying the

first time we played them in the tournament, we haven't played them

for a while, let's get to learning factly... Whilst we have seen them

serve, this is the first time we are feeling it. Let's get comfortable

with it and then start playing some good volleyball on the back of it.

It sounds simple enough. These guys are serving absolute cannons. Take

something off and just score points. Free ball back now for the USA,

another chance now may be for Holt. His work frees up Aaron Russell on

the back court. That is what they wanted to establish, especially with

Maxwell Holt establishing in the middle. Now Russia has to be

concerned with something else. Executed very well by Christensen,

setting that Coldplay up. -- setting that whole play up. Easy

leave that time for Russia full. Grankin to serve for Russia.

Brilliant pick-up from Grankin! And again. And again! Well, that will

surely be the USA's point, because Kliuka was attacking over the other

side of the net. An amazing display of defence from Russia, the likes of

which I've not seen in a long time. That was good... That was great. It

just seemed to get better and better, didn't it? Amazing defence

from Russia. Another chance. Taken this time,

through the middle, he is apologising but he was up early and

USA were late. He's put that right into the chest of Erik Shoji. What

was fascinating to me was how well Grankin handled that type spin of a

pass. Sander unloaded on that serve. He was able to deliver search a good

set to the outside. So, Anderson gets the side out and Russia find

themselves for points ahead. A good position to be in, for Russia. USA

having to chase, having to find a way back. And unforced errors from

Tetyukhin. Russia going wide. Missing the cord in the process.

Once again... An amazing play. That ball was up

near the ceiling. Grankin making little adjustments. You give

Mikhailov a one-on-one like that and he's not going to miss. He was the

best attacker in London in 2012. He does not seem to be slowing.

Not the best of sets from Christenson. Chance, though, for the

US. It is Anderson now who works his magic, getting the block. I love

their head-to-head matchup here between Matt Anderson and Maxim

Mikhaylov. Clubmate, same position players and they just, it's going to

be a boxing match. It's interesting as well that Mikhaylov, who would

normally be blocking on the right side of the court, they changed it

specifically so that he would actually be taking on Anderson. A

couple of specific match-ups that the coach is trying to engineer for

his team. Big hit this time. USA are creeping back in. There's still

enough time in the set for them to do it. It is up to Russia not to let

any more slide out opportunities go awry.

Russell. Tetyukhin missed once. Tetyukhin has been here before, he

has won silver, two bronze and one gold. -- one silver. He would

certainly like to end his career with a fifth medal. He's trying to

make sure his team end up winning the bronze here.

Put up by Russell. Good dig from Tetyukhin. That is an amazing swing

from Kliuka, classic floor hitting. Tetyukhin stood in their like...

Choppy up the line. Now we get to see Lee making his appearance, the

oldest player on the team for USA but the second oldest in the match,

behind Tetyukhin. It's incredible to me how these guys can keep their

fitness, keep their strength, stay healthy and play at this level.

Consistently. It's almost unheard of for outside hitters as well,

considering the roles that these two guys are playing, passing and

hitting, and ball control. They're both playing here in a bronze medal

match, both playing in two top leagues in the world of volleyball.

One in Italy, and Tetyukhin in Russia. Good play from Russia and

they are beginning to squeeze this set. I got to visit with Reid

earlier in the tournament and just after his knee surgeries... What a

great play by Reid Priddy. He's taken his fitness to another level.

He's got it dial in, and with age comes wisdom. One thing, when it

comes to your innate volleyball IQ, and then as you live out your

career, to be able to dial it in and fine tune it and get it to a point

where you can compete at this level. It's something very, very

fascinating. Let's talk about how the flow of the

game is going a bit, take some chances and scored some points. One,

two, three, USA! Well, despite the best efforts of

the USA, its Russia who lead by three. Mikhaylov to the bench,

replaced by back in -- Bakun. That one just missing the white tape by

millimetre is. -- millimetres. Tetyukhin just a conductor out

there. Valuable instruction. It is what you want, that experience, and

he is a calming influence. What a set that is from Christenson! Lovely

swing from Sander. Some extreme plays from the USA, which they had

to do in order to get their side out. Lovely movement from Sander as

well. He gave himself the space to come in quickly and transition.

Sander is just lightning in a bottle, he explodes and now both he

and Anderson have four points apiece, starting to get the USA's

offence spread and rolling. That angle is disgusting! You talk about

four from four, he has hit that from four inside the three-metre line.

That was an insane angle from Kliuka. Russia now two points away

from the first set. A big swing from Anderson. You saw Kliuka hit an

angle speed and fast and you've seen Anderson hit the far angle, the

longest point from one side of the court to the other. With sheer

weight and physicality. It is still the USA who have to find something

from serve. That has gone block out. He thinks it's gone off the hands

and away from the sideline. The referee gave it Russia's way but the

United States challenging that decision. He went coast to coast. He

was able to close that up. Well, at the moment, if they are

unsuccessful it is 24-21. If they are successful, which they're not,

it is academic. It's a 3-point lead, Russia with one set point, one set

required to take this opening set. -- one point required. Kliuka with

the serve. A good ball in from Shoji and then Sander being given licence

to swing away in the middle from that backcourt. Nobody home for the

Russian block. That means they are super concerned about Matt Anderson,

which is exactly what they needed, they needed production from him in

order to get that bit going in the back row attack.

Oh, great serve! Kliuka didn't like that. Holt, his clubmates are Sergey

Grankin, the setter for Russia, and Artem Ermakov. They know what he can

do and he's been serving against these guys all season long. So, a

change, Kliuka wanted to deal with that, and they have done... Although

they haven't done! It looked initially as if it was an error and

it had gone wide but it has been given in, so, Russia it is who take

the first set 25-23. The lead 1-0 sets.

RISHI: So, Russia taking the first set in the bronze medal match. Now

on BBC One, they are into the first 40 minutes of the men's marathon.

The two-time marathon winner desperate to win that gold-medal,

Kipchoge. It is the gold in the marathon firmly in his sights. He's

the man that is the one to beat. That is going on now. Back we go to

the volleyball. Russia leading after the first set, 1-0. So now it is

back to the action. Not the best of starts, than for the

United States of America, having lost the opening set. Aaron Russell

was substituted, and Priddy retains his place. If you're not performing,

you're going to be on the bench, and someone will replace you, so William

Priddy proving he wasn't just here to say I am at the Olympics. He's

here to do the job and he has done it very well with a few points he

has had in that last set. He now has the opportunity to turn things

around for the team as the second set gets under way. One change for

Russia. Bakun is on, Mikhaylov is on the bench. Away we go, Russia

leading 1-0 sets. Well, Aleksey Verbov screaming at Volvich as if to

say, I don't care theirs chairs there, I've got that ball off the

floor, go and get it. Plenty more chairs available. A bit of a

cumbersome pursuit of that ball. He is standing inside some serious

firepower from the US. Early morning start time, some people take a cup

of Joe. The Americans have had to run into the firepower of a Russian

squad looking to win bronze. Well, you can see while Volvich is

laughing. Just as well he has big hands, otherwise he'd have missed it

completely. If you don't know where it's going, they don't know where

it's going. Really tough to scout something like that.

He has huge paws. Anderson showing how hard he can hit it. So important

as well when you hit the ball that you hit through it. You finish it.

You see they make the contact high, they come through the arms, always

coming right through to the body once they've made contact with the

ball. This time, Volvich having to turn

and create an angle past Holt. Almost a bit of a swagger at the

moment about the Russian team and the way they are playing. They are

full of confidence. It is the USA who have the lead. Good battle of

the middles at the moment. Volvich is running around Bambi on ice. That

was off the foot. It would have been all right. That is what he was

arguing. He was trying to get to the up breath to make him know that was

OK. He was pointing to the shoe. Good eyes by you guys, come on. So,

Volvich getting a yellow card for that. Trying to argue with the

referee. Holt with the serve. Priddy creates all the space he

needs, then he frustrates the big blocker.

That's the way to get your confidence back when you have just

been tools, you get an opportunity to score a point for your team and

he has done that very well. A chance now for the US. Well, that

was a case of waiting, soaking up the pressure, waiting, soaking up

the pressure and when the ball was too tight and Tetyukhin had to tip

it over, USAID take advantage. Great patience by team USA. They've

developed a couple of blocks in each of those. Stayed patient, and waited

for their opportunity to score. Shoji stayed in, and got the ball to

Sander. Great patience by the US. Priddy pulling out of the block, he

didn't want to give him away out. He's going to be red-faced because

he has put the ball in only four Grankin to make a mess of it. Russia

are let off the hook. It's important the Americans stay

aggressive with their serving. That was the difference when they met

Russia at World Cup, as they served extremely aggressive. So you allow

some air to creep in until you find your rhythm. Miscommunication a

little bit by Christenson and Anderson. Or our cameraman. That is

a close-up he didn't want. Well, that was a big error from

Volkov because the ball was over past. The next best thing is a ball

over past over the net to be put away and you expect your big middles

to do that. Just watching that serve from

Priddy, he snatched at it. It was a violent move into the ball. He

didn't have rhythm with his serve. Sometimes you might want to change

that rhythm. You want to make sure you're in the same timing with the

ball. It isn't just Holt who can hit the quicks. That was an excellent

short ball by the setter, Lee. First point by him. He does such a good

job blocking and directing the Americans on the front court but

it's nice to see him get thrown into the fence and start producing.

It is a good angle, a good view of how high these players are operating

over the net. So, a few errors creeping in. Russia

are creeping back into this set. They will be very happy with that.

One-on-one, you expect the attacker to score but a couple of times the

USA have been caught out by some great blocking from Russia. Volkov

closed it up. As much as he was off-balance... All six of him close

to that. Now they've got a little bit of

problems out there. It is going to be middle type of rotation in the

court. Let's go! One, two, three, USA!

There are the USA team are watching their men's team to see if they can

emulate their performance. Inspiring some bronze medal Mojo from the

women's team. They do an incredible job supporting one another here at

the games, giving each other sendoffs for their matches, a lot of

support and a lot of love back and forth. Bakun is on a roll. Sander

tried to miss first time, he's gone crosscourt and dropped his hands

back into the line. Excellent blocking. And now it's another

substitution. So Jaeschke has come in, both starting passes on the

bench. That should have been maybe on the

side of the USA but you have to play to the whistle. And it is a net

touch by Russia. These officials are getting a lot of pressure by both of

these teams. It's getting extremely physical. It's going to be important

that the clean it up. Those of you that are watching, it isn't a good

idea to talk to the referee. You played to the whistle.

That is out of play. Nice blocking by the USA. And a great introduction

for Jaeschke as well. One-on-one, brilliant. Jaeschke immediately

making his presence felt. That's what the Americans need. That is the

role you must serve if you come off the bench. You don't have time to

work into it. The time is now and you've got to go. Team USA needs to

take a set in order to keep the pressure on Russia.

Setting to the middle from the three-metre line. Easy, isn't it?

You think you've done it... That was a belter of a serve, the ball has

gone up high into what we call target one into the middle and yet

they are still able to run a quick attack. Incredible stuff from

Russia. Just like that it turns around

again. Russia have the advantage. They made it a triple block. Nowhere

for Anderson to go. Anderson carries a heavyweight and it's because he is

as good as he is. More trouble here potentially for the USA, but that is

the best way to respond from Anderson! What an answer. The

Americans needed a one-on-one and there are not a lot of feelings

better than that. That's the first serve he's had in

the match so far. Now on comes Volkov. One blogger is going to the

back row and now another huge middle blocker going to the front row, for

Russia. Just a continuation block. That's not going to come back, is

it? Yes it is, somehow. Tetyukhin finds an angle. But it was always

USA on the front foot. Really good run. You can see both players coming

in and he just really committed to that ball, knowing he was going to

get that ball into his hitting window.

Evenly balanced second set. That's why you see the players holding the

back of their hands at the net, if that ball is missed just a bit, it

can be extremely dangerous. That can be concussion material. That just

seemed to get a little jammed up on the back court.

Very important that when you're running that play your not running

right over the middle, so that you don't have to make any lateral

movement. That is a nice swing. Just like Jessica coming in, proving they

are already at game speed. -- Jantschke.

For those of you who'd don't -- start the match and are on the

benchmark of them than not, to come on and take your opportunities and

show that you are ready to play is so important. At this level but

Italy, when you get your opportunity you have to take it. -- at this

level particularly. Russia is taking their back row attack and putting

them on the move. We've got -- they've got three attackers in front

and then they're not just going straight down the middle but they

are giving them just a little more than an angle. That is creating some

space, if not missed timing from the American block. Oh dear, a little

bit of miscommunication. The USA very sure who was going to swing on

that, and it was Jaeschke. That was better timing and set selection from

Christenson. We saw David Lee go super-hard and have the middle

blocker from Russia commit with him on the back and that just opened it

up. Middle blockers are often the unsung heroes, doing all the unsung

work as far as transitioning off the net and then getting back up in time

and making the blockers commit with them in every play, yet they don't

often get set. Russia have edged back in front in this set now.

Another short behind. Doing a lot of short work for the USA, David Lee.

It's so important when they get that ball that the centre has created

some sort of advantage for them. A big swing but it hasn't caught the

block, it certainly hasn't caught any part of the sideline. Looks like

they're going to challenge for whether or not it has touched the

block or not. Pretty good actually watching

Jaeschke, he is above the net but watching what has been happening the

whole time, trying to see that ball going. If you can do that as a

blocker, it's going to be of a massive advantage to you, especially

if it comes off your hands. If you go up and close your eyes, yes

you're taking the space away but then if it touches your hands and

it's gone right next to you, you have no idea. A number of times it

hits them goes right next to them. Also if the ball has rolled short

you know exactly where it's going. The challenge request has been

rejected. Now it is all square once again.

He has been watching for most of this tournament, Takun, coming in as

a sub to Jude but now as a direct replacement for Mikhaylov, he's

doing exceptionally well, taking the game to the USA. -- as a substitute.

Bakun has been the difference for the Russians. Excuse me, Volvich.

Also he has been lining up with him on a couple of occasions. Sander has

come back in and Jaeschke has gone back to the bench. Sander has had

some thinking time. Excellent blocking again, Russia slowing the

ball down from Anderson. Putting it into transition and then coming back

hard. The lead -- the libro back set that. He's not allowed to do that.

Details like that are what sets a team of four success rather than

just playing it safe. There's a fine line that you have to walk between

taking the risk and playing it safe. High-risk, high reward.

It seems that the Russian team have really done their homework against

Anderson. Not only they know he is a big hard hitter but they are

actually lining up their block. They're not necessarily going for

the kill blocks, just slowing down enough to come back at the USA.

Murphy Troy once again, very vocal as he does, supporting the team and

waiting for his opportunity to get on court. He has had a fewer

opportunities during this tournament and played well, when required to do

so. Can they find a way back on the serve? Might come back!

Unfortunately just too far-away from Erik Shoji. In the French match, the

French libero did exactly that, jumped over the chairs and got the

ball back in play. Matt Anderson created the one-on-one. Brilliant by

Russia to extend the Americans's defence by doing some off speed,

getting them out of their comfort zone by doing something a little bit

different. Good commit lock. That is off the

hands of another great -- off the hands, another great play and Russia

are getting closer to taking this second set. Imperative to recognise

when you have to score and when you're going to extend the play.

Make the defence more comfortable and then have to transition to

tougher ball. Seems to be a little bit of a lack

of desire at the moment once things are out of system for the USA here,

but on the other hand, Russia are going for everything. When they get

the opportunity to do so. It's at times like this when you must look

to players around you. You have to step up yourself and say, how can I

make a difference? That is better from Sander, much better. There's so

much that goes into a play that is more complex than a lot of the

weight holds on the final contact and the attacker... It's difficult

to look at Matt Anderson and say we need more production out of him,

even though he is the lead scorer right now for the US. Knowing that

things are loaded, there has to be so much development and that is what

the Americans need right there, and attack from the service line. -- and

attack. Perfect way to respond. They have gone crosscourt and then he

comes back with the huge serve. Kliuka goes off and the substitute

comes on to tighten up the blocking unit. Anderson with another big

serve. Well, even streaking off to the outside to be a threat Russia

knew it was only going one way but they couldn't stop Anderson. Shoji

putting it high, within his hitting window. Great play by Team USA.

Time-out was called by Russia. They don't want any more of that to

happen. Sander going back. Russia with the set point chance. They've

done it. Verbov just making sure, he was a little out of position chasing

it down. Set point now for Russia. This is a free ball for Russia.

Volkov puts it away through the middle and Russia take the second

set, and the lead in this bronze medal match 2-0 sets.

RISHI: Russia the gold-medallists in London look great for bronze. The

USA came in as favourites for the gold, winning back in the thousand

eight, but they are struggling at the moment and Russia need one more

set to seal the medal spot. That'll be five medals in a row, or five

successive Olympics where they have won medals in volleyball. There are

some giants in that team of play. Volkov, he is nearly seven foot so

if you add the length of his arm when he jumps, it is somewhere

between 11-12 feet he can reach so quite impressive action. Only one

man has won the 5,000 metres and 10,000 metres at two Olympic Games.

He did that in 1972 and 1976. But last night our own Mo Farah

attempted to do the same when he lined up for the 10K. Mo going for

the double double. Mo Farah trying to do something that many people

haven't have done. You could go through all the great names of the

past. And he has an opportunity here to, hopefully, take this fourth gold

medal and the double again would be his. That is pretty quick. That's

got to be the quickest ever first kilometre in an Olympic 5,000. Is

this a genuine attempt to take Mo on or an attempt to get rid of as many

people as possible? These guys have watched Mo, seen him Donna --

dominate, they've seen him win the gold medals. Now they've decided and

I think this is clever and sensible on their behalf, they are saying we

can't beat him in a slow race lets try to make it faster. So, Mo Farah

now in the middle of the pack is being tested in endurance. They are

talking, they're talking about who's going to go next, and whether

they're going to go. Seven laps to go in the men's 5,000 metres. They

want to stretch out to see the has any weaknesses. He is faster than

the fastest but they're going to find out if he is stronger than the

strongest. So, Great Britain with two men in the top seven. Ethiopia

are leading but slowing. I suspect this one will be even slower, 63.9

the last lap, this one is a little bit slower. Mo Farah has said, OK,

that was your opening gambit, I've taken that one, thank you very much

but it isn't good enough at this point, and I'm ready and waiting,

I'm right here, right where I want to be, I'm letting you know I am

here. You slow down, I moved to the front, you speed up, I'm going with

you. He's already one of the all-time greats. Is he about to run

himself into the list of the very, very best we've ever seen? For my

money, he's already there but he is determined and he hates losing. He

wants to win again. He has run thousands, thousands of miles in

training. Now he is into his last mile. Four laps to go in this

Olympic final. This could take him to further Olympic glory, one mile

that could take him to his fourth Olympic gold medal. When Mo decides

he wants to take hold of this race early... The big danger is right

there. The Ethiopian happy to go back to the back of the group. Mo

Farah is leading. Danger everywhere he looks but he knows all of these

people have tried in the past two outkicked him and none of them have

managed to get past him. None of these people are quicker than Mo

Farah when he is at his best in the last 400 metres. Mo Farah is leading

it. He comes down the back straight. Three medals in the bag, is it to be

another one? Is it to be an historic fourth? He's checking behind, to the

side, he looks up at the big screen, he sees them all there. There's

almost a full. There goes Mo Farah at the bell. He's got company. He's

trying to hold them off, he's sprinting and he's in the driving

seat. Has he got the finish we've seen him produce over the years? Any

add to the three gold medals he has? Farrah has the look again. He knows

that he just has to hold the curb. He just has to hold the lead. They

will attack again. Mo Farah has got more to give. He has speed in those

legs to spare. They're trying to catch him. Chelimo looks the big

danger for the USA. Mo Farah looks to the inside, he checks for the

danger, Chelimo is trying but he's not going to get him! Mo Farah is

gone! He's away! Mo Farah is going to get gold for Great Britain again.

The double double, four Olympic titles, four Olympic gold medals!

Incredible from Mo Farah! Mo, congratulations. A fourth gold

medal, another piece of history. Oh, my God, I can't believe it. After

the 10K, my legs are tired and I don't know how I recovered, ice-bob

's, staying in my room, people bringing the food in my room, but I

can't believe I did it. I did it! It every athlete's dream, and I can't

believe it, it hasn't sunk in. Is it the most satisfying one it?

Definitely. I didn't do it a fluke in London and then again here. It's

been incredible. I want to go home and see my beautiful kids and I just

want to hang my medals around their neck. Hussain, I got him this medal.

Rihanna has a medal. And the other two have got their medal. I have

that drive and I think some people are born with it. I don't know, it's

just me, I hate losing. If you dream of something and you have the

ambition and you're willing to work hard, you can achieve your dreams.

It's something I've been working on an grafting for years for years.

Sometimes, there's disappointment, and you have to learn from it, and

each race I learn from it, whether it is good or bad. That has got me

there. I don't see my kids and for me I wasn't going to miss out and I

was doing it for them. That is my drive. I know I'm never going to

catch that time I've missed and if I can achieve something in my career,

it's something for them which is what drives me. Ridge-mac a

wonderful night at the athletics as Mo Farah in the 5K last night adding

to the 10K completed the double double. Semi-wonderful performances

it is difficult to pick a highlight of which one has been the best by

the British athletes in Rio. If you're a fan of long-distance

running, right now on BBC the men's marathon currently taking place.

They are past the hour mark. Action beginning to hot up. The Hawkins

brothers competing for Great Britain. Hopefully they will be

involved in the latter stages. We are heading back to the Americas

Ennio for the men's volleyball. Don't forget Italy against Brazil in

the final later on. Russia are within touching distance of a bronze

medal. They are currently taking on the USA. Russia have won the first

two sets. It is best five. USA came into this tournament as favourites

and they need to do something special to back into it.

Away we go with the third set. USA serving, Russia leading 2-0 sets.

As much as both of these teams come in with a specific game plan, and

extensive video sessions, there is so much information on both of these

teams that it is imperative that you're able to make the adjustments

on the fly, that you can... And Verbov was on the fly. That was some

set from Christenson. A lot of the USA Scouting report was to slow down

Mikhaylov, and he hasn't been in the second set at all. So, now, they

have to come up with a new answer and a new form of scoring because

they're tough serving hasn't necessarily caused too much problems

for Russia. They've been running and feeding Volvich. He has 12 points

for Russia. That is... That is an increasing problem. In stark

contrast with Holt, where he was up to 17 points, both he and David Lee

are down into single figures, no impact at all. They are relying a

lot on Matthew Anderson, which tells us the weight of the Russian serve

is causing problems for the USA. As soon as Russia get a sniff of the

middle, you can expect two or three blocks against you. That is wisdom.

He knew he had a triple block, Tetyukhin, it was going to be very

difficult to score for him, it was a broken play, the ball was coming

back from over the top of his head and he played it back, he allowed

the cover ball to happen and they stayed patient, waited for

opportunity and then they were able to score. Priddy developing the same

for the side of team USA. Trying to generate something from

the service line, 110 kilometres an hour, that is great but sometimes

you have to play within your percentages. All very well being

able to hit hard, but if it is the net taking a pounding, that's no

help to anybody. In stark contrast, Russia hitting the USA hard,

reducing their options but when you have that man in your team, more

than capable of scoring points. Job by David Lee, getting up, causing

this timing, creating a small window of opportunity. Anderson took

advantage of it. Aleksey Verbov is everywhere! That

is all down to the Lib Aero. It was a nice bloke but the way to throw

yourself in on what was a point for the USA, what a dig that is. Volkov

knew it, too. He knew that Verbov gave Russia extra life. That is the

value of having a libero, a defensive specialist. It has been

around for the best part of 15 years, and it changes the dynamic of

the game, allows us to see the rallies develop more than they did

in the past, and we get some spectacular plays as a result. It is

all level again. Sander trying to get some fire going on the USA side.

He's definitely a spark, bringing good energy. It isn't quite

happening for the USA in defence. They getting some touches but unlike

Russia who are able to get the ball into transition, the USA are just

chasing and not able to bring it back.

Kliuka tried to get the spin on it and put it down the line but

unfortunately for him he was unable to do either. We are still all

square in this third set. Team USA is going to need to step up

their performance at the serving line in order for them to get a

chance, but they've been handling it very well.

Shoji getting in on the act with an amazing dig. Volvich could not keep

it off the floor. Volvich, six he knows that isn't a strong suit. He

wants it above the net, not below. He went down in stages, didn't he?

Strong rotation is now for the USA. Anderson into the front row, along

with Holt and Sander. A good dig by Tetyukhin. The only

place it could go was where it went, Sander onto it and another fabulous

block, one on one. The team have done their homework. Grankin this

time shutting out Sander. Team USA executing exactly what they wanted

to. Christenson finally came up with an important serve, Russia plays it

in and USA wants to get involved, Reid plays it but Russia keep it

alive and they just keep the play going and creating an opportunity

for them to eventually get the stop block. They want to still be a

threat out of the back row. But Maxwell Holt can be the difference

maker for Team USA. As long as they keep feeding him the ball, they

can... Always pretty cool and calm, his

demeanour never changes. There is no value having a coach screaming and

shouting from the sidelines, you have enough to worry about, as a

player. That, however, is a point for Russia. Too much pressure from

the past to get the ball away. One to have a swing.

Brilliant play by Team USA. Maxwell Holt doing a good job, working the

middle, making them commit. David Lee comes to the front row now, as

Maxwell Holt goes back to serve. Holt is a player very much capable

of generating ace serves and putting Russia on the back foot. And there

is an ace serve, just what the doctor ordered. USA go in front.

Ball girls scrambling. Those are some large men coming at you quick

fast. Good from Holt. And a good save as

well from Christenson. But in the end it was all too much. USA trying

to suck everything up but they couldn't get the ball in the place

where they could do anything with it. Not really dangerous, as these

guys are hitting the floor, you saw Christenson almost go down trying to

get out of the way, let his blockers do the work, but Russia just seems

to be too much right now. Verbov, the libero four Russia. Just

handling it in the back court for Russia. David Lee. The captain

trying to get something going. He's been limited to scraps at the

moment. Something very interesting there, it you had Tetyukhin in the

middle blocking David Lee, that is how little they have been concerned

with the attack for Team USA. He has an outside blocker they put there.

-- vapour that best blockers on the wings and Tetyukhin can go in the

middle against David Lee. Great awareness by Christenson. They going

to need to keep this role going. Anderson beginning to have a field

day against Tetyukhin in position two. Trying to go after him from the

serving line. Screams of setter, setter, making

sure the second ball didn't come over, but it does come from the USA.

Christenson reminded himself within that play that, right, I'm on attack

as well. Really amazing to see a left-handed setter take a good swing

at it. It just gives Russia something else to concern themselves

with. Besides not to respond in kind. Top

swing from Tetyukhin. Gets out, gets in a great position

and no one actually stopping him crosscourt. David Lee drifted past

the point of impact. Something middle blockers... You definitely

want to seal off the block, they're going to be in motion, those balls

are so fast. It's very rare that they get to a spot and go straight

up and take a specific area, they are always in motion. It's a

dangerous place at times to be a wing blocker when you've got a six

foot 11 outside blocker coming towards you. Good up from Lee but

it's just the Biddle at the moment that aren't quite happening for the

US which seem to be happening for Russia. On Russia's side that

probably would have stayed in play. It has been staying in play and the

Bulls have been coming back over, not enough of that has been

happening for the US. However, they do have the lead in what is this

must win set for them. You've just got to stay with it, you never know

when that is going to turn around and those balls that you are

touching the come up and able to transition.

He just thought there was something in front of him when there wasn't,

Grankin. He could have had another step. Such an interesting awareness

to have come a little bit of self-preservation, but also going

for it. You rely a lock on the communication of your team-mates.

Good leave. Important for Christenson that he

forgets that serve. He's got three front attackers to organise, plus he

has got Reid Priddy available on the back court. Excellent work finding

Holt. Good serve from Sander. It will be a

free ball back for the USA. It is Holt who get it! Just go back to him

and go back to him again. Good ball control for Team USA. That one just

too quick for Volvich to do anything about it. Time out by Russia.

USA are doing everything right at the moment. They are putting

pressure on Russia. There's a to extend it. Well taken by Reid

Priddy. Just a switch of mindset sometimes between defence and

offence is the difference maker. When you come out with a game plan

and you know we've got stop X Y and Z, sometimes that puts you in the

responsive rather than the active mode. It seems that USA have just

shifted that mindset a bit and now they are on the attack.

So, off goes Tetyukhin and on comes Volkov. Dimitry Volkov. He plays for

a team in Turkey. The youngest player replaces the

oldest. The past perhaps being replaced by the future, the present.

A good opportunity as well for Dimitry Volkov to experience this.

Undoubtedly will be involved in more Olympics to come. That is a huge

sadistic, 14 service errors from the USA, three from Russia. When you put

that into context of the ability of USA in the middle, it has been slim

pickings for them because of the waiters serve and the consistency of

that serve from Russia, that has been making the difference. But that

is a really nice swing from Anderson. USA have got a grip on

this set that they are very much an unwilling to let go of. -- they are

unwilling. Ermakov comes in, replacing Kliuka.

Orders to make sure the passing unit is effective. No trouble dealing

with that one. Very nice set out wide. The speed of that ball

splitting the USA's blockers one on one all of the way across the net.

Fortunately it was a net touched. That forced American middle blocker

David Lee to make a decision. And make it fast. Great set by

Christenson. Really running these middles and that has been the

difference in set number three. Well, the coach said in the earlier

sets let's get a feel, let's get to learn this Russian serve, and it

looks like they have now because they are starting to run their

middle with regularity and Rossettini. Brilliant introduction

for the youngster, Dimitry Volkov. I think he enjoyed that one! Now,

can he improve it from the service line? His job is done.

Sensing the danger here, Russia, has another middle attack prevails for

the USA. Good help by Kliuka, but David Lee gets it off in time.

Grankin decided to have a go but was denied. Good up but he is out of the

play. Sander was ready and waiting. And he unloads and the USA keep this

very healthy lead. More changes for Russia. Kobzar

comes in. The back-up setter, he has replaced Grankin.

A good chance for Russia right now to just feel out who is flowing, who

is producing. Try to steal some momentum here in set number three.

Try to figure out who is going to be in the line-up for number four, as

they've got to turn it around. The USA had an answer from set number

one and two. But what's fascinating is Mikhail Love is still on the

bench. -- Mikhaylov is still on the bench. A brilliant pass from Priddy.

A brilliant swing from Anderson and it is now set point for the USA.

With this lead of five points, they definitely got their tails up and

they have a belief about them now. That's the way you get it done. As

much luck as they like, so take it all day long. The vital third set

has gone the way of the USA, 25-19. Back in the match, trailing two sets

to one. The difference maker for the teen USA was the fact that they

established their medal. Sander and Anderson both with 14 points. Holt

shows up with 11. Many of those came within that third set, same with

David Lee. He has five points. His kills came at an opportune time.

They you see Reid Priddy getting a set from the backwater, that bit

they have been so desperately wanting. -- back quarter. This is

the perfect start for team USA. Side out, followed up with an ace. They

mean business. Side out achieved by Russia. It is

evident that the US they are going after Kliuka with everything they've

got once he is on court, which is why Ermakov has been coming in and

replacing him during the steps to try and give Russia a little

stability in their passing unit. Priddy acknowledging the error.

Russell waiting for his chance. He may not get another chance to come

on. If he does, he will have to make sure he takes it. So far, Priddy is

doing everything he needs to stay on court for his team in this match.

The rally is over and they won't be able to challenge that net touch

because they needed to have done it at the time. Christenson is just

saying, sorry, mate, you can't do that. You needed to have challenged

when it happened. The referee is just going to tell Tetyukhin that.

So, yellow card time delay given by Mr Pasquale. Volvich clearly

screened during the rally, but he actually need to stay to the

referee. -- clearly screened. They can't challenge made rally for

Christenson, or whoever it was, touching that net because there was

still in a play which needed to happen to end the rally. So, no

challenge. The challenge has been denied.

Great room in defence by Sander on the back court. A good touch by team

USA. -- great roaming defence. It is either fantastic from Holt, or

it is like that at times. Very much hit and miss. When he gets that run

going he is almost unstoppable. It's a big swing, but it hasn't

found the court. What is so wonderful is how well Verbov handles

these hammers of jump serves. They just keep coming and coming. There's

an extremely tight bin on it, but Grankin can handle. -- tight spin.

just reminding them that it's the Olympics. Let's go back to what was

working for them, the block. They haven't produced in the blocking.

Team USA has done a great job countering that by establishing the

middle and spreading that block. But when they do get an opportunity, but

ball needs to hit the ground. As if you need much of a reminder that

it's the Olympics and a bronze medal is on the line. But if you've got

anything in the tank, you've got to spend it now. Bakun looking to do

that. He will be the freshest of the players on court because he has

replaced the Caillard for this match. 115 kilometres an hour. -- he

has replaced Maxim Mikhaylov. Another big serve, but that time not

finding its mark. It's good feedback when you get to see how fast those

balls are coming. 115, it is an ace. 122, it is an error. Knowing how

hard to hit a ball and knowing what that percentage feels like. -- 122,

it is an air. Grankin went after the ball but because it was over past in

the antenna it is either in or out. You're not allowed to go and

retrieve it once served. You can only retrieve it if it goes outside

the antenna and then you have to bring it back outside the antenna.

Kliuka's gone early. Volvich is in. A timely error from Priddy. He now

needs to make up for that with a good pass.

He doesn't even need to. Tetyukhin gives him the point. Right now

there's quite a few errors creeping in from the serving line. As such,

it makes the game a little bit disjointed.

Each time a player goes by and misses than the next promises, there

is more pressure on the next one coming in. That is a nice win,

street through the middle from Volkov will stop -- nice swing,

straight through the middle. At six foot 11, Volkov's angles are

ridiculous. He just throws darts. Reid Priddy unloading on that ball.

Out of the back row. He had a smart opening, he took it. He was

completely insistent. Total commitment to that particular play.

You cannot hesitate for a second. Great job by Maxwell Holt. A

brilliant pick-up from Priddy. When the channels was there to make the

cover, Holt was looking at Anderson. Just watch this from Priddy. Reid

Priddy just making the X Factor type of plays. He knows how to win medals

at the Olympic Games. Just his presence on the court inspires that

from the rest of the crew. Some of them with no Olympic experience. And

some part of the gold-medal team. Sander gets himself ready. On a

dime! Unbelievable, just when you think you did your job at the

service line, Russia comes up with that. Completely in system. That's

dangerous. It might stay in play. It's going to

be a down ball. It's not even a downfall! What a swing from Priddy.

Doesn't try to overplay that ball. Stays within his, and just split

them. So, so smart. Doesn't need to be a meathead, doesn't need to try

to blast away. A point is a point. The US they are taking a grip now on

this set. A time-out is called by Russia.

Good covering by Anderson. Brilliant, that is again taking

matters into your own hands. He knew he was off the net but still got

himself into a really good position to have a swing off of what was

pretty much a broken play here. Reid Priddy took his approach and just

reversed it. He did a great step, closed, but backwards. That is still

putting that ball on his right shoulder. High, hard swing. Great

job by him. He has 13. Make that 14! The USA now have an points and a

6-point lead. The spread for the Americans is getting even to the

point where Russia doesn't know where it's going to go next.

Nice work by Tetyukhin, the two old guard. Really rolling back the years

here in this bronze medal match. Tetyukhin and Priddy doing

everything they can for their teams to be successful. But only one of

them will be. It does look like we might be going to a deciding fifth

that occur if the US they can hang onto lead. -- a deciding fifth set.

Christenson, what a great job getting his hands are part-time. Get

out a one handset in the wheelhouse. That is what makes Reid Priddy so,

so good. And we might see his career extended on the beach.

A very nice set from Grankin. This time past the three metre line,

shooting that one into Volkov. Volkov and Volvich just producing

for the Russians. The Americans are not too concerned about it as long

as they have an answer with Matt Anderson and Reid Priddy. Whilst the

US they haven't been able to run in the middle as much as they have done

in the previous set, it's Anderson and Priddy who are doing all the

work at the moment and keeping the USA in front.

A little over excitement from Reid Priddy with that swing. No

excitement by being shown by the coach at the moment. Oh, dear. That

is dodge ball at its worst for Anderson. You're out!

LAUGHTER As soon as the ball is in, it is

Russia. The are now out for lunch, there is

no chance for them. Sergey Grankin going with the

one-handed set. Micah Christenson will feel unlucky, that went right

through his arms. Off the foot, but it will not be

coming back. The middle are now starting to function for the USA.

They have shown up insect number three and they are not going

anywhere. Stash hiddenpos-macro -- in set to number three. You would

like to see more consistency from Micah Christenson from the serving

line. Like for like substitution. Sergey Grankin going off. Kobzar

going on. Erik Shoji creating that opportunity

for the Americans. Passing extremely well. Now Russia is in their heads

about the middle attack from the Americans. Not often does Matt

Anderson get to see a clean swing like that with one blocker. And when

he does, he takes advantage. Right now, the USA's side out is working

well, and it needs to be because they're serving is anything but.

They are being helped by the poor form from Russia.

That will not come back. A very good serve from Maxwell Holt. It is so

important to stay the course. And not have anything to do with the

previous two serves before you. It is the only skill where the ball is

at a rest, the only skill completely under your control, not predicated

on someone else's touch before or after you. It is imperative that you

hold each serve as its own entity. And now we see Mikhailov coming back

into the match. He has replaced Tetyukhin as a swing at. Trying

something new here, but he's running out of points. That is a great swing

from Taylor Sander, through the heart of the defence of Russia, with

a free hit. Mikhailov and Anderson play on the

same club team, and one of them has to play the outside, however the USA

and I only have two points required, so surely this will go to a decider.

He hammered that at the same velocity that he did when the toss

was in the correct spot. It takes some recognition within the moment

to know what toss you need to play differently.

You just knew that would going to the middle of a good pass, and even

though Russia knew it would go to the middle, they could not stop it,

and it is now set point for the USA. Anderson goes back to the serving

line. Mikhailov could only kept. -- tip.

They denied the first set point chance. Matt Anderson might have

been the only option for that, as Reid Priddy came all the way across.

It was hard for him to get back out. Micah Christenson had a look, he

went to David Lee, the USA take the set. It is 2-2 here, which means

we're going to the decider to see who will take bronze in real 2016.

STUDIO: what a great fightback, remember they were 2-0 down, but

since the break after the second set, they have come back, and it is

now 2-2, as we go into the fifth and final set. A reminder that the fifth

set, the decider, goes to 15 points. First 15 wins it. On BBC One, the

men's marathon is in its closing stages. Kenya is leading, who won

the London Marathon for the last two years. He has the first Olympic gold

in his sights. He has won silver and bronze on the track, but he is now

ten minutes or so away from the end. That is Kipchoge with the gold in

his sights. We will head back to the volleyball, Russia against the USA,

USA got the gold in 2008, Russia in 2012. Let me hand back over to the

commentators. Away we go. That has come off the

block and away. Tetyukhin wriggling under the ball. He made sure it did

not touch him, and it avoided the net that he avoided the net before

the ball hit the floor. When it looked like the USA would have the

opening point, it is Russia who has it.

This time Anderson went through the outside.

And aggressive set by Micah Christenson. Great to see Matt

Anderson do something effective with it. Again, the service faults are

plain to see. The USA throwing caution to the wind. Very tidy from

Russia, and a very tidy swing from Reid Priddy. He is so crafty and

wise, which makes him one of the best in the game currently, and

perhaps one of the best ever. He knows when it takes a hard swing and

off-speed. He has just created a space for the Americans to really

settle in with confidence. He is doing the stuff you cannot put

figures on. Maxwell Holt moving into position one, looked like he did not

get hold of the ball. Any kind of daylight shown by either

team could be critical here. Two points would be massive. That one

came off the block. Another good hit from Reid Priddy. Reid Priddy

stepping in, taking passes, scoring twice.

Brilliant defence from the USA. Another chance for Russia.

Russia take the lead, that was and great rally. Micah Christenson

trying to go one-handed. And Falk of puts it away.

Next touch by the USA. A 2-point advantage. -- net touch. It is

important to make your adjustments, to play within yourself at the same

time. Trying to do too much, wanting something to match, you tend to

overplay. Sometimes you get a little excited jump out of your shoes. Team

USA has done a great job in three and four. They are just being them.

Athletes ask themselves when to try harder and 20 tries smarter. From

Reid Priddy, the trying smarter has worked.

Falk of the serve. -- Volkov with the serve.

Good blocking from the USA, David Lee denied Volvich. David Lee, what

an athletic move out of the middle. The body went one way, the

brilliance of the hands went the other.

Some speed taken off the ball, making sure Russia had to play it.

That gave them options. That will do nicely for the United

States. A free ball for them, a 3-point. Not having to work get

there side out. Both teams having gained from the block defence. It is

no one service. Unforced error, which puts the USA level. It seems

like he got a little rushed. Whether he did not expect it as whether his

footwork failed, he did not get full extension or the take-off that he is

known for. They are going to challenge to see whether or not the

ball landed in or out. It's not even close. It was closer

to the boarding and it was to be sidelined. A little bit of a time

delay. One challenge left. Kliuka steps up to the mark and gets

blocked out. Russia are still holding the advantage. They are

signing out for the lead each time. It is the USA who still need to go

back after signing out to get a point from service for them to move

in front and then hold the initiative. Kliuka has 12 points on

the match thus far. Matt Anderson! They needed a big performance by him

tonight and he has delivered. He minds the gap in the block. Matt

Anderson has 18 points. It's tough for Russia knowing that it's going

to him, and you still can't do anything about it.

Christenson's Eric means the team now change around. Russia leading by

one. -- Christenson's error. What is discouraging is to not see an

adjustment. There needs to be an adjustment, make an adjustment in

the toss, the percentage all the spin. -- or the spin. I note Team

USA needs to go for they serve, they've been talking about it. That

was the difference between them and Russia. We have said it before, they

need to serve tough. 23, 24 errors. They are not setting themselves up

for a lot of success, either. It's making this match very, very tight.

Especially when you're dealing with a Russian block. Good pick-up by

Sergey to keep that ball alive. Anderson getting the ball before a

huge Russian block could actually seal the net.

Comes back with a big swing. The Russians edged ahead once more. If

we get to 14-14 we will just keep going until somebody gets two clear.

Right now, nobody is able to make a huge breakthrough. The Russian lead

of a couple of points was pegged back pretty quickly. An easy leap

for Priddy. That's a sign that you've played many, many matches.

Using many balls. You don't even need to make a move, the second is

that your shoulder you know it's out. A chance here for the USA. Kept

in play by Kliuka. Good up by Holt. Brilliant play from Priddy. The

first time he tried to block it, it didn't work. The second time, he

just brought the hammer where it did work. As much as we know how the

presence of Matt Anderson, with 19 points, Reid Priddy has 18. He can

bring the boom, but he can also go of speed out of the back row. Just a

really, really, brilliant scorer. He is an all-round player that is just

so fun to watch. It is advantage USA right now. How

long can they hold onto it for? You get the feeling we're in for real

nail-biting initially, particularly for both that fans will stop -- a

real nail-biting finish here, particularly for both sets of fans.

Excellent blocking. The US women's team like what they see. It looks

very familiar, and it looks like bronze. The USA are doing a great

job giving themselves fewer opportunities. It starts with the

serve. Maxwell Holt, that was a mere 103 kilometres an hour. That is

extremely fast, don't get me wrong. But they've also been known to bury

114 kilometres an hour in the net which doesn't do anybody any good.

This were not going into the net, but going long. However, as far as

things now go in the way that this match is balanced, the USA are

signing out with a chance to take the bronze medal. They have worked

themselves into this position. It is up to Russia now to work themselves

back. They need a point from service just to get level and another one to

go in front. We have Maxim Mikhaylov going back into the match. He is

going to be a blocking substitution here. He was a big part of USA's

attempt to slow them down. He hasn't been in the match. What a set from

Christenson. Team USA is going to avoid Maxim Mikhaylov altogether.

They're just going to run the middle. There was a challenge

requested. Grankin said, come on! Christenson set that ball on our

side of the net, you can't challenge that. What they're having to

challenge is whether the ball was in or out. It was a really good save

from Christenson, back court having to get that ball at full stretch and

find the middle. The ball clipped the net on its way out, or on its

way down. They didn't look like it had gone over, that is not something

that can be challenged anyway. Whilst they have a look at those

replays to know whether the ball is in or out. There was no net touch.

If there was any part of the ball in that centreline it is good and it is

fair game. The ball has to be completely on the other side of the

net in order for it to be deemed and over. They were looking for a net

touch because that ball is already going up and down. They felt maybe

Christenson touched it, but it wasn't to be the case. A brilliant

position now for the USA. Grankin is back in. Anderson with the serve and

an opportunity to put the pressure back on Russia. It is an ace from

Anderson! Write down the line. What a time to come up with one of those!

He has beating Kliuka. Just so precise. An aggressive precision.

The level of difficulty and that is incredible. What a time to execute

an ace serve. That's what makes Matt Anderson who he is as one of the

best players in the world. That's his 20th point. His 20th point on

the match. Well, the body language tells you a

lot, doesn't it? Look at the body language of Russia at the moment.

That does not look like a team who think they are going to win this

game. It does look like a team that is going to stick together and try

to find a way. These guys have been able to turn it around before. It's

gone outside the antenna, come back outside the antenna. Russia need to

have a swing. Kliuka does exactly that. No three points, though. No

easy scores for Russia at the moment. Christenson giving it

everything to bring it back. However, it was all in vain in the

end as Kliuka just hammers that want a crosscourt. -- hammers that one

across the court. Bulk of the serve. -- Volkov. Clever from Christenson.

He is frontcourt. The Russian workers paying attention and now it

is much point for the USA. Three Russian players touched that ball.

That was just a push ball. Extremely frustrating for them. Reid Priddy

diving in front, making sure that that ball was going to target.

Great, great their reception by Reid . It stays in. That was a hold job

right moment for all the Russian fans and the Russian players as that

ball went to the baseline. Look at the ball for the USA. They have got

two opportunities to win this and take the bronze medal.

It was kept off the floor by Verbov. Kliuka gets blocked out, and another

much point is saved. The first one is saved. Only one opportunity now

for the USA to get this done from the pass from side out. There will

be a bit of pressure on them. That's why time-out has been called. Just

keep playing ball! It's more cross. At number 12, its small corner. --

it is more corner. So, it comes down to this now. It's

the USA in a brilliant position, but still under pressure. It is Russia

serving under immense pressure. A great reception by Shoji. It is

still in play, but it's Russia who have a swing for the side out.

Verbov keep it off the floor. Anderson for the match. He's done

it! It's all over, and it is the USA who came back from 2-0 set down to

take the third. It is vaguely take the bronze medal hearing Rio.

STUDIO: what a fightback by the USA. They were 2-0 set down, but they

have roared back in style and taken this bronze medal in the fifth and

final set of the match. Champions in 2008, came into this match as the

favourite. Russia were the favourites having won the title in

London but they are walking away empty-handed for the first time in

five Olympic Games. For the last four they have won a medal. But not

this time, it is the USA who have won the bronze medal. Don't forget,

Brazil going for gold medal number seven in the final against Italy in

the volleyball later on today. Let's bring you the headlines from the

men's marathon. It was Kipchoge who stormed away, he

has of course one of the London Marathon many times. Kipchoge, of

course, he had won bronze and silver on the track. He was desperate to

get his hands on an Olympic gold. He has done today. Callum Hawkins of

Great Britain, our best finisher of our three athletes. He finished in

the ninth spot. Just to let you know that coming up soon on BBC an

interview with four time Olympic champion Mo Farah after completing

last night's double double. So, the men's basketball next. We

will see Serbia and the USA, the USA are going for the 15th gold medal in

the Olympics. They are playing at 7:45pm. Some people said that they

came in here with the second team, but they are on the verge of winning

a gold medal. We are going to watch Australia and Spain. I will hand you

over to the commentators. Spain are wearing red, Australia and

the yellow. A lot of memory. They started cold,

at that end of the court. The shot was. Those big players in

the middle give Australia the edge on the rebound. Use Bogut, he was

pushing her main. He is such a good player, Gasol. He

has been fantastic throughout the Olympic Games.

Australia will keep possession with 19.

Gasol with the rebound. Spain, quickly.

That is the danger for Australia. Yes, they can put it away, Spain.

Three on five. Gasol moving the ball around nicely.

Australia got off to a slow start. They need to step it up. That is a

foul. Bogut pulled down the rebound at the other end. At that understand

why Rubio took that all. -- to the foul.

The Australian team have been described as the best passing team,

but they are struggling to get the passing game going.

Gasol was held up at the foul line, so he will be held up for a foul.

You wonder why they do that. It is dangerous. He hit the ball the first

time and gave the foul away. The assistant coach was in the

Chicago Bulls. Andrew Bogut left the ball for Patty Mills, it is 6-5. Low

scoring in the first quarter. A great pass from Sergio Llull.

Rodriguez was hanging onto Andrew Bogut as if he could not get close.

Now we have called for the foul on Matthew Dellavedova. You can try to

get too cute when you're trying to play. There is contact and there is

contact. Yes, you have just got to keep playing and not worry about the

calls and just keep doing what you're meant to be doing and playing

as hard as you can. Aron Baynes has come off, David Andersen has come in

for Australia. It came off the board. They missed

the 24 second clock again. The entire Spanish team at upon the

floor. They were screaming for it. Andrew Bogut had a shot, but he did

not take it. He has had a few threes in the Olympic Games, and it is a

wonder that Australia are taking so long to get into the shooting

position. It was close, you could see the clocks which 20. -- the

clocks switch to zero. Matthew Dellavedova gets the foul.

He comes to the bench with two. That brings in Damien Martyn.

Pau Gasol broken up by David Andersen. Anderson did well to block

the move from Pau Gasol. He is such an accomplished player. -- Anderson

is such an accomplished player. David Steel four on the stop clock.

-- they are is still four. It was reset, and a foul was called.

It has to be a foul, that is the only way that they can reset it to

14 seconds. Or a kick. Yes, some kind of

violation. They only had four seconds, but it only took him 1.4.

That was almost Australian rules football! Sergio -- Sergio Llull was

lucky. Maybe they are just getting accustomed to the way that the

officials are officiating this one. But it is not a good start for fouls

for either team. Good to see that Patty Mills is up and going. Both

teams in penalty situation. It was sent in by Andrew Bogut.