Day 5 BBC Four: 16.00-19.00 Olympics

result of this match will have a bearing on who Great Britain might

be playing in the quarterfinals later as well. There is a

possibility of three teams ending up with two wins each in this group.

Let's go to Clive Woodward and Eddie Butler.

COMMENTATOR: Thank you, it leads us having to do some psalms. Japan beat

New Zealand yesterday, that's right, Japan beat New Zealand. They have a

chance to end up with two victories to their name and then we have to

start working at points difference. Japan have been very impressive. One

of their star players is Lomano Lemeki. Towers -- Kuwazuru.

Kazushi Hano opens the scoring. Japan racking up the points. They

could improve their standing in Great Britain's pool. If anyone has

any doubt about the quality of this Japanese team, just watch the

brilliant handling. Technically fantastic at the breakdown and Hano

going over for the opening score. And this is a good canyon team, make

no bones about it but this shoots the Japanese, they are technically

very good, fast. The accuracy of their ball-handling has been

exceptional. They gave Team GB a really big scare yesterday but we

have seen already, after only two minutes, they are totally controlled

with everything they are doing. A great start for Japan. Kenya will

play a very abrupt, physical game. to what -- they have Oscar Ouma.

This is Dennis Ombachi. Injera knocks on. The Kenyans are a

big powerful team. Collins Injera, their all-time leading try scorer.

The Japanese defence has been very good so far against bigger opponents

but when you see this scrum go down now, the speed the ball comes out,

they just played that bit quicker which suits the Japanese players.

They are not as big as the Kenyans but look how quickly the scrum

happens. Set piece ball. Away in a flash. To real go to. -- Goto.

Injera is away. They can slow it all down now. Collins Injera.

Injera is no doubt their all-time star player. Japan will be very

disappointed for that. They just gave the ball away, a silly knock

on. They really gave a soft try away. Kenya so far have probably

been a bit disappointing. Their opening two games against Team GB

and New Zealand. This is a big match for them because so far, they have

just brought their physical side of the game into the Sevens tournament

and we need to see a bit more from the Kenyans. 7-7.

Injera joins the chase. Well taken by Lote Tuqiri.

Japan quite happy to go through the phases. Now they have a chance to

have a look up and see Loamanu Leckie. -- Lomano Lemeki. What was a

thoughtful bit of progress by Japan ends. Japan made a bright start but

they have faltered a little bit. They were lucky there is a little

bit. Kenny and play just knocked the ball up. But Japan are very

comfortable. They would like the one-on-one mismatches in the middle.

Look at the speed the ball comes out. They are so good, probably

wetter than any other team at the quick restart at the scrums. Japan

have done it again, made an unforced error which is most unlike them.

They have got such good handling skills. To see them drop the ball

like this is a surprise. The captain, Kuwazuru has to have a word

with his players, keep on the ball and stop throwing the risky passes

because we are bringing the canyon team into this again. Good spot for

a scrummage, plenty of space on both sides. Ombachi. Stays on its for a

moment. Back to Oscar Ouma but it has been stolen by Japan by Q Azara.

Then it goes bouncing all over the shop. Nobody has true control of

this ball today. Little bit surprised about decision by the

Australian referee. Japan had the ball. They were attacking. They were

a long way out. He is just allowed... You can see where they

were going to attack from this deep out,. Lovely sleight of hand and it

means there is a chance for Goto. To have a run at last and now a chance

to go wide. That has gone forward. Oscar Ouma to be avoided. That was a

big tackle. Willy Ambaka. Brilliant passage of

play by the Japanese. Kuwazuru takes it quickly. The penalty means the

half-time whistle cannot be blown. Japan will take a lead in the

half-time. Lomano Lemeki, Tongan born player.

Well done, Japan. They had the ball, they have got the length of the

field and the off-loading again, what a beautiful step up with his

right foot. Lemeki over the post and I think Japan deserves that move to

a 14-7 lead. It shows you even after the whistle, you can go extra and

Japan are so good at restarting and they keep the ball infield. They

very rarely get knocked into touch. That allows them to keep the ball.

At the interval, Japan lead 14-7. Kazuhiro Goya up with the

conversion. Real credit to this Japanese team. You can see on that

screen, there is a haze in the top right-hand corner. We have a prairie

fire up in the hills. It is quite an extensive one. It is eating into the

hillside at the moment. We have got rain and yet we have a forest fire.

We have got fireworks on this pitch with this Japanese team. They have

been absolutely fantastic. I have to say, Japan ranked tenth in the

Olympic men's Sevens. They really have taken on the powerhouses of

Team GB, New Zealand and Kenya. They are good for this. You can see in

this passage of play, so comfortable on the ball. This was the opening

score from the excellent Hano. This was the riposte by Kenya. Collins

Injera is one of the stars of the World Series and he has performed

brilliantly here. At the Olympics. This is another one. Lomano Lemeki.

Lemeki is a wonderful player. To have him in your team, is a big

boost. They are good value. Really giving a hurry up to some of the

more established power nations in this Sevens game. It is Lemeki who

will start the second half. It is going high. And it is not claimed by

Kenya but it was the knock-on by Lote Tuqiri. You will have the

relief of the put in at the scrum, Kenya, but they didn't manage that

kick off very well. Lemeki, the height on it and Kenya panicked a

little bit. Lote Tuqiri, those who recognise his name, his cousin is

famous, the Australian winger. Japan in a good position, managing to pin

Kenya back in their own half right at the start of the second half. Not

just in their own half but underneath their own posts. Or just

to the side of them. Five-metre scrum. Japan will have the put in.

Kenya showing a little bit of naivete, this is a very aggressive

Japanese defence. They are hanging back, no drifting, straight in and

really that was the time to boot the ball downfield and get out of your

position. Great opportunity for Japan. The speed of the ball from

the scrum. Kazuhiro Goya. Dancing steps again. Brilliant defence. Did

he get the ball down? It has been awarded. The try. A solo run. Just

check this touchdown. Well done. Well done. The referee right on the

mark. Never in doubt. The footwork of these Japanese players, allowing

Kazuhiro Goya to score under the posts. This should be a formality.

Great ball as he pushes the ball wide. But great score, great step.

It all comes, when the ball comes out that quick from the scrum,

doesn't matter who was defending, you will have half a chance. Goya

with fantastic footwork, puts his team ahead with just under five

minutes to go. Japan started this game with a points difference of

flat zero. They lost by two to New Zealand's -- Great Britain and they

beat New Zealand by two so now they are plus 12. They have earned

themselves another penalty. Kenya a little bit disappointed for a team

that has won World Series events. To absolutely take the ball into

contact and recycle quickly. It has been their downfall and they seem a

little flat, Kenya, not only in this game but the first couple of games

as well. A disappointing team to come to the Olympics so far and

Japan doing exactly the right thing. Going to the line-out to take time

off the clock. A 12 point lead and so far their set plays and line-outs

have gone well. If they can win this right out... The coach watching from

the sideline as his team sets up. This is a good driving maul and can

Lomano Lemeki get the ball down? It will be a penalty try instead.

Japan's points difference in their favour grows. Great thing about

seven aside rugby is the creativity of coaching, there are so many

things you can do. The driving maul of the Japanese, we never thought we

would see that, they have ended up with yellow card. Preventing the try

in the maul. Humphrey Kayange is off. It is a

penalty try. Japan are 26-7 in front, plus 19, their points

difference. Well-deserved. I thought it was a hard-core, what he's

supposed to do when a team is driving like that -- it was a hard

call. Another fantastic restart. Injera is

surrounded by Japanese tacklers. And they have given away yet another in

penalty. They know this has not been their tournament. I am also

impressed with Japan. Just cool heads, they know what they are

doing. Lemeki just puts the ball in the corner, runs the clock down.

This team are pushing. They have beaten New Zealand and pushed Great

Britain very close. And I are now up against six Kenyans. Presumably,

they will commit at least three to the line-out. It has worked once, do

it again. Or do they give it with? Choices, choices. They have gone

wide. It is got to, who can't quite score. -- Teruya Goto. Another

penalty to Japan. The Japanese team stepped in, created space out wide.

The referee pushes them out wide. Just over a minute left to play.

Back comes Humphrey Kayange. There is a real calm about this Japanese

team. They know exactly what they are doing. Reading how they reacted

yesterday, they said they were not expecting much from the Olympics,

but their confidence has grown as the Games have gone by.

The referee raised the hand, put it down. We will have a look. I think

it was Lemeki who called Eddy. Just to confirm it, try awarded.

Definitely try. Lomano Lemeki has really added something to the team.

Teruya Goto misses. Could be important. Japan's points

difference, plus 24 now. Japan don't want to go for a try.

Perhaps they don't know about points difference. Do they care? They have

resoundingly beaten Kenya 31-7. It will be interesting to know if they

have a chance of scoring there. Japan are giving it a go regardless.

A brilliant scholar and for the Japanese. It has grown -- a

brilliant score for the Japanese. It has thrown this group wide open.

Well, the plot certainly thickens after that result. With Great

Britain playing New Zealand next up, it will be fascinating to see the

tactics and points difference might come into play in this group, as it

did in the one before and after the victory of Australia over South

Africa. Let's talk in general terms about the rugby sevens event here,

which by common consent has been a roaring success. As the Olympic

family gets bigger and bigger and surfing comes into the Games in four

years' time, some sports are more welcome than others. Matthew Pinsent

has been assessing how welcome rugby is.

The huge Deodoro sports complex is going to host lots of sports during

Rio 2016, and this one is going to be for rugby sevens. It's a long

time since rugby of any description has been in the Olympics, so we are

here to witness a little piece of history. Team GB are going to be

part of that as the women start the competition. And they have scored

the first try of their Olympic history. First obstacle overcome for

the British team. Is this the biggest event your daughter were

other company in? That is probably true. She has played in other

events, but the Olympics is a level above. It's buzzing. It is, and it's

great that it has been highlighted and showcased the way it is. It is a

fantastic set piece for women's rugby. How nervous is it for you to

be her sister? I think my parents find it more difficult. She's got

two tries in the first game and my mum sobbed! I was holding her up

with one hand and my dad with the other. What is this team capable of?

Capable of a gold medal. We have world-class players, the likes of

Emily Scarratt and Abbie Brown, Jasmine Joyce from Wales. She came

from nowhere and started rugby a year ago. Just quality. This is more

than just a British story. Though this sport, this competition could

take it to a whole new audience. It is such a good move to bring in

rugby sevens, because it is so easy to follow. Instead of 15 people

jumping around the pitch, seven dashing everywhere at the speed of

light. The game of rugby everywhere will get a huge stage to perform.

This will go right around the world. Can you see the Olympics becoming,

in sevens rugby, the must win title? I think it is already there. I can

see the game going from strength to strength on the back of the catalyst

being here at the Olympics. There has been lots of talk about new

sports in Rio. When tennis started in 1988, the best players were not

there. Golf hasn't covered itself in glory in the last few weeks, so it's

wonderful to have been here and see a sport make his debut and hit the

ground running. Is it exciting for you? Is it a chance for rugby? The

only thing I regret about it is that I am not fit enough to have played

in it. You can see from the league table

after that much that this next game between Great Britain and New

Zealand is going to be fascinating. It is really tight. The tiniest

margins will be key in determining the finishing positions in this

group and who these teams play in the last eight. I am joined by the

chairman of world rugby, a familiar face to fans in Scotland. That piece

from Matthew Pinsent was very upbeat, but it was recorded a few

days ago. I think in the last 48 hours, the enormity of what rugby

has achieved has got even greater. Yes, in terms of following on social

media, it has exceeded all expectations. I wondered how the

women's game would go. The top teams are really good, but the ones below

that are as well. So the platform has developed superbly, and it went

up to another level with the men's game. We will not know until the

last game of the pools who is going to play each other. On the women's

game, do you see sevens as the platform for getting more people

into the sport rather than 15s? No doubt. If you go to developing

countries or new countries that are coming in, it's easier to play

sevens and a lot better to watch. So yes, I see sevens as the driver.

There will still be a big fifteens game, but sevens is the driver for

women. Dan Lyle from world rugby and former USA captain who people in the

West Country will recall from happy years at Bath, if ever there was a

country that sevens is reaching out to, it has to be the USA. 1 million

people are already watching now nightly on NBC -- 41 million people.

The women's captain was on the Ryan Seacrest show last night. They have

to take out insurance on the set because they were doing scrums. So a

whole new generation are being introduced to the game. Has this

exceeded expectations? Even allowing for a few caveats, has this exceeded

your wildest hopes? At every level. The amount of people playing the

game, the level of the rugby and the crowds. It has been building every

day and today there were crowds waiting to get in. The stadium will

be full this afternoon. At what stage do you think rugby can crack

the USA? I think the crack has been there for a long time. We grew up

thinking of rugby in two terms, college and the Olympics. The

Olympics is a guaranteed, one time every four years, everybody shoots

for it as a child. As an adult, sponsors and broadcasters want to be

part of it, so we are now in it and it is about taking advantage of

that. We have a lot of plans for USA rugby. A lot of entrepreneurs are

getting involved. Good to see you. John, this game is pretty key given

the points difference. Yes, I am not good at maths, as a Scotsman and a

farmer, but I think we going to have to win to guarantee going through.

Good to see you, gents. So, Great Britain's men's team will be on

field shortly. And this has been their build-up to the Olympics of

2016. As a kid who loves sport, I used to

love watching the Olympics, feeling the tingles of athletes winning

medals. I guess the prospect of being able to do that is one that

gives meeting girls sitting here now. Rugby sevens only has seven

people per side -- that gives me tingles. You need to be incredibly

fit and incredibly fast. The speed that people are travelling to each

other means that you do get bigger hits. Across the board now, their

athleticism is crazy. As a scrum, you pack down on the ball is out and

you run again. If you can create a team that has those characters,

those skill sets, you give yourself the chance of being successful. I

have been impressed with the English boys. Everyone is really going well.

It is nice to see different characters. You speak to the Welsh

and English boys when you are away on tour, but they are always short

conversation my whereas now you get to know the boys you are playing

with and it is nice. We are on an amazing journey, representing GB

together. This is the biggest thing a lot of us will achieve in our

careers and everyone wants to push themselves as hard as they can, both

physically and mentally. We are excited to show it to the rest of

the world, because it is such an exciting game. No one has seen us

play before. No one knows what we do. We have the surprise element

going in. A lot of people are writing us off, and that is the way

we like it. I am sure we can pull some surprises. Well, the journey

began with two victories yesterday, but this is the crunch against New

Zealand. As John Jeffrey was saying a few moments ago, Great Britain

really have to win this match. Let's have a quick word with Sir Clive

Woodward, who will be commentating alongside Eddie Butler. Clive, do

you think the aura of invincibility of the All Blacks, certainly in the

sevens arena, has now been broken, so Great Britain will approach this

match differently to how they would have done a couple of years ago? I

think Team GB play against the New Zealand players so often that I

don't think there is the aura any more about the All Blacks. When it

first started, New Zealand won the first three, but last year Australia

won. And these boys will be used to playing against them. Watching the

way New Zealand played yesterday, Team GB should go in with a loss of

confidence, because New Zealand were not at their best yesterday. I think

this is a close game to call, but that should be no inferiority

complex about taking on this team. Who is the key man for Great

Britain? Without doubt, Tom Mitchell. Watching the seven A-side

players, Mitchell is born to play sevens. He seems to have so much

time. Here's a great captain and a player. If he does well today, the

team has a good chance of topping the group and beating the New

Zealand team. Here we go. If Great Britain win, they are

unbeaten in the pool and go through. We are off. Tom Mitchell, the

captain. But the big boot to the ball, straight down the middle of

the pitch. Sam Dickson for the all blacks. Akira Ioane, one of the two

I won the brothers on the field. DJ Forbes. This is Pulu.

Regan Ware, new to the starting line-up for New Zealand. Again,

interesting, the New Zealand team, taking long and away from Rodwell

and it has worked out for them because they now how the -- have the

ball. Pulu to Mickelson. James Davis tries to get over the ball but it

comes back to Mikkelson who goes nowhere.

Turnover by Phil Burgess. Penalty to Great Britain. They survived the

early start. Quickly taken by James Davis, the Welshman. Dan Bibby. Dan

Norton. Cuts inside DJ Forbes, goes past Ioane. Dan Norton. Pulu. Still

Norton. It is a chance. They have to watch the ball bounce. The Scotsman

with the kick ahead. He pauses, dances and Great Britain take the

lead through Mark Bennett. Great score by Mark Bennett. Really

impressive over the first two games. And again, I'm not sure this New

Zealand team have the pace they normally have. Watch Norton, this

guy has pace. What a wonderful site. Seeing him in full flight. He rides

the challenge as well. Just taking him out but again, no panic. Bennett

sees the pace, gets the bounce, Mitchell makes no mistake with the

current version. 7-0. Mark Bennett between the posts, Tom Mitchell from

in front. New Zealand 0- seven Great Britain. Team GB were pushing very

hard on this New Zealand team and the defensive side of the play was

excellent. Mitchell restarts. His kick-offs so far have been

excellent. He has spent a lot of time on this part of his game. There

is a strong wind behind him at the moment. It turns in the direction of

Rodwell and once, Rodwell gets it wrong. A free kick to New Zealand on

the centre spot. Augustine Pulu. Here it is. A good call. Up to the

chaser Rodwell just to run inwards so he doesn't cross the line where

the ball is kicked. Mikkelson, good knock-on by New Zealand. James

Davies kicks it back. Advantage being played. Mitchell gets away,

gets the past Bibby. How well they combined. That was very well read by

Akira Ioane. Regan Ware caught in his own 22. James Davies from the

floor cannot quite make a second tackle but this is what he does so

well. Over the ball, wins the penalty.

If you are going to kick the ball away in rugby, make sure you get the

restart. Again, we have Mitchell calling the shots. Dan Bibby to

Mitchell. He pauses, looks, sees, assesses. Burgess. Held by an ankle

and Dan Bibby has to go in and help. This is where New Zealand are very

strong. Second try for New Zealand, James Davis the scorer. -- second

try for Great Britain. New Zealand cannot live with the pace of James

Davies, brother of Jonathan Davies. A great cut back and really

impressed with James Davies, the Welsh lad, in the starting team. Not

only that, not sure what that is all about! He is licking cubby boy which

is tattooed on his knuckles. Interest in watching the set play.

Mitchell was more like a matador, trying to bring the New Zealand team

onto him. Brings them up and wow, hipster bases, a great score for the

team. Great first six minutes. There is James Davis. Rodwell have to stay

behind the line at the kick-off. I'm sure Mitchell will go for him again.

Can we get the ball back? I think he will go to Rodwell. Mighty close

again but Rodwell challenges. Back for Gillies Kaka and now it comes to

Rieko Ioane. Thrown down. Phil Burgess over the ball. A free

Burgess winds. -- a free for all. Or just wins it. -- Burgess winds it.

What intelligence by Dan Norton. How to finish the try. What intelligence

by Tom Mitchell. Mitchell here, heads up, plenty of time. Again,

Norton doesn't panic, uses his feet. Try, great score. The hooter has

gone, Team GB totally dominating the first seven minutes. Tom Mitchell,

two conversions already. If Great Britain carry on like this, we won't

have to worry about points difference but 21 points at

half-time doesn't half help when it comes to the sums. Watching the

players high-fiving each other, I called Mitchell before the game when

John Inverdale asked me, he is just a magical Sevens player. He is like

a matador, bringing players on, creating space. It must be wonderful

playing outside Mitchell. Tough time for the New Zealand

coach. 22 years, Gordon Tietjens in the

job. How he would love an Olympic medal but the task is enormous.

Shock yesterday by Japan and shocked it today by this combination of the

Scotsman Mark Bennett, five Englishmen in the starting line-up

and one Welshman, James Davies. Here is James Davies helping the process

along. It is the kicking game of the team that has been so relevant. The

kick down from Mitchell, the kick before by the Mark Bennett.

This game is far from over. It is so important Team GB get their minds

set on the score as 0-0. If we can play the first half -- second-half

anything like the first half, it will be the reward of the team. The

restart for Mitchell. A wonderful first seven minutes for this team.

No changes for Team GB. Tom Mitchell kicks high. Rodwell comes infield.

Dan Bibby arrives first. What is the response of New Zealand? Sam Dickson

starting off. It has gone flying backwards. Ioane. Interception by

Rodwell. If that is a deliberate knock-on, it will be yellow. Craig

Joubert is saying it is not deliberate. Relief. Team GB have

their six players in defence here with Mitchell stood behind and

organising, shouting and screaming, trying to spot when New Zealand are

in attack. Gillies Kaka for New Zealand. A high tackle. The arm is

out for the high tackle by Dan Bibby. Bibby's high tackle

penalised. He goes Kaka. Rieko Ioane. Akira Ioane gets past Dan

Norton. Davies gets back, important tackle. DJ Forbes.

Mikkelsen. Akira Ioane does well to avoid the touchline. An advantage

being played. Advantage over now so just plain old open play. Regan Ware

sets it up. DJ Forbes. Akira Ioane and outside him, Mikkelson. I only

hauled down by Dan Norton. -- Ioane hold Delhi hauled down. Dan Bibby

rushes up. Kaka. How will be played. It will be Sam Dickson for the line.

James Davies with the tackle again. Rieko Ioane scores. New Zealand

strike back. They are on the board. Excellent try from New Zealand. I

have to say I thought this from Team GB was world class. They had almost

taken two and a half minutes out of the clock by that defensive effort.

They kept their shape and the two minutes they defended for,

absolutely excellent. Think of the New Zealand team as powerful,

especially the Ioane brothers, they have that pace to score quickly.

That is important. It is very important. They need three tries to

get ahead. This is important but it misses from AGB perspective. James

Rodwell is going off the Team GB. Marcus Watson coming on. Height

giving way to more speed. Phil Burgess. James Davies. Counter

rucking by New Zealand. They are back in possession. Gillies Kaka.

Dan Bibby back. A warning against Dan Bibby. He has given away the

penalty advantage. Advantage over. Sam Cross is on, another Welshman.

Cross with the tackle. Cross is offside. Quickly taken. A second try

for New Zealand. Regan Ware. Danger signs. Three minutes to go. Team GB

making some changes and we lost our shape a bit there. New Zealand

comeback. Good score by Regan Ware. No possession for Great Britain in

this second half. New Zealand have hogged the ball and they are hogging

the scoreboard. A wonderful kick. A wonderful kick by Gillies Kaka, who

is one of their main players. They still need two scores to get ahead.

The restart is key. They have to switch on. That was brilliantly

taken by Lewis Ormond. New Zealand back in possession. Team GB cannot

get their hands on the ball. It is going to be the try saving

tackle by Marcus Watson. Free for all. Penalty to New

Zealand. Never onside, says Craig Joubert. Team GB are really

struggling here now. It is going to be Regan Ware for the line.

If New Zealand are within striking distance. You have to hand it to

this Kiwi team. Talk about a game of two halves. They have really come

back strong. This is all going to be about the restarts. There is going

to be one restarts left, one bit of possession. The conversion is good.

Two points separate the teams. GB have not had their hands on the

ball in the second half. The restart is everything. They must keep

possession. They must hang the ball. The Scotsman is on, the hooter has

gone. Get rid of it, yea! Wait for Craig Joubert's whistle. It goes,

and Great Britain have beaten New Zealand. New Zealand have lost

twice, but this is the one that counts for Great Britain because

they have beaten the New Zealand All Blacks 21-19. Well done, the team.

Obviously, they decided in the second half to test their defences.

They didn't touch the ball the whole of the second half. Brilliant game.

Well done, New Zealand, but what a win and what a disappointing couple

of days for this New Zealand team, having now lost to Japan and Team

GB. But three out of three for Team GB, brilliant. It means that New

Zealand finish below Japan in the pool. So they qualify as a third

placed team. On top of the pool, Team GB. We don't yet know who

they're well played, but it could be Argentina, or which would be a

mighty tough encounter. But the team have gone through to the finals

unbeaten. Well done, Simon. A dejected looking Kiwi team. It was a

huge task to bring the British team together in a short period of time.

In all three games, they have really looked very polished. They have

looked ready, prepared, fit. That is a huge win to roll over New Zealand.

In terms of what happened in the second half, without the ball

extending passages of play so that you are eating up the minutes, it's

a protection of the lead, isn't it? They really well. To defend against

a team that has the ball the whole time is going to be a huge effort.

That captain has to rally the team now. They are third in pool C. He

has been in charge of the team for 22 years, so it has been a tough

Olympic Games for him, but this team will still go through to the

quarterfinals. And it doesn't matter who you are, you don't want to be

playing New Zealand. The assistant coach gathers the team around. Keep

concentrating, don't get carried away with this. There are rounds to

go. Quarterfinal later today. Semifinals and final tomorrow. The

guys have to keep their heads now. The Olympic Games is about medals.

It is not about beating New Zealand in pool games, as I have to go,

great, job done. Now let's recover and look forward to the

quarterfinals. We just have to keep our heads now and be confident. They

have done pretty well so far. Worthy winners on top of this group. We are

setting up here, John Inverdale, looking down on the head of the two

huddles. What is it like at ground level?

I am sitting next door to our broadcasting colleagues from New

Zealand, who are not incandescent, but just cross with a capital C. A

lot of questions will be asked of Steve Hansen, who has made no secret

of his disregard for sevens. He actively discouraged some of the

great All Blacks players from playing in this tournament. And

obviously, on the world stage, if they go out, at the group stage,

that is a massive humiliation on the international stage. Here are

somebody who is through, Dan Bibby. How great was that you yeah, we said

yesterday it was all about building. We have potentially a few games left

now. It is knockout rugby, so we can only get better as the two days go

on. It is all about building. Have you ever played in a game that was

such a game of two halves? I have been to some games before, but that

was a tough one. Did you touch the ball in the whole of the second

half? I don't think so. But we stuck to our structure. No one panicked,

we all stayed calm. We got into a huddle after the first half and

that, nothing changes. We did not get the ball back, but we defended

for our lives. That is the Team GB spirit. It is not clear who your

opponents will be in the quarterfinals because a lot of

mathematical permutations have to be sorted out. If it is Argentina, how

would you view that? We take every game as it comes. No matter who we

get it is knockout rugby. Everyone deserves to be in that quarterfinal.

It is going to be tough, no matter who we get. Congratulations, Dan

Bibby, and well done to the rest of the Great Britain team. You will be

able to see the quarterfinals tonight on either BBC One or BBC

Four. Ore, that was a bit nerve jangling towards the end, but

obviously no doubt. The nerves jangled up here as well.

Thank you and what an incredible result for the Great Britain team,

beating the 12 time World Series champions New Zealand. Three wins

out of three in the group. But the great British men will be wary,

because their female counterparts did the same and came away with no

medal in that tournament. There is still work to do for Great Britain's

men in the quarterfinals. That will take place tonight. Now we are going

to talk boxing, because Great Britain, in the bantamweight

category for the men, they have some good pedigree here. Won by Luke

Campbell in London 2012. Representing Great Britain this time

is Qais Ashfaq, a Commonwealth silver medallist from 2014. He is a

European silver medallist from 2015. Both times, he was beaten by

Irishman Michael Conlon, who is also world champion in this category.

Unfortunately for Qais Ashfaq, the draw has not been favourable because

he could meet Michael Conlon again in the quarterfinal stage, which

would be one away from a possible medal. It will be a tough encounter.

He has a few rounds to do before he gets there, and Qais Ashfaq knows

you have to take every fight as it comes.

I didn't used to think about the boxing side, I just went to the gym

to have a laugh. I liked the banter, being with the lads and having a

good time. But when I started competing, you can't beat that

winning feeling. It is second to none. I started boxing when I was

eight. I had my first fight at 11. And to be fighting at the Olympics

now, it has been a lot of work, but more than worth it. It means the

world. It is all I have trained for since I started boxing. The little

sacrifices like missing birthdays, weddings, I get a lot of stick for

it at home. It just comes with the territory. You have to sacrifice

what you want for the greatness. I have always been very religious, and

I have always believed that the man upstairs was behind me and looking

out for me. I promised my mother that if I qualify for the Olympics,

I would go on the pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia with her. So, for the

next and rang them up and they booked my flight. I had a bit of

time in Saudi Arabia with my family. The Hajj is a bigger version, but

the umra is a part of it that you can do any time of year. It was an

amazing experience. My category is probably the toughest, but am more

than capable of beating everyone there. I don't go for anything

except a gold medal. God willing, with a bit of luck, I can win that

gold medal. Here's a friend of Amir Khan, Qais Ashfaq. Athens silver

medallist, and I am sure he would love it if you come away from Rio

with any kind of muddled. He has a first round bout against Chatchai

Butdee, a member of the Thai army, and no. Will have a battle on his

hands. Glasgow down to Riocentro Pavilion 6 and June it in the first

round with our commentators Richie Woodhall and Ronald McIntosh.

COMMENTATOR: So we are under way. This is action from the first

preliminary round. Britain's Qais Ashfaq is ranked Number Ten in the

world, the Commonwealth Games silver medallist and European Championship

silver medallist. His opponent is ranked number seven in the world,

the man in blue operating out of the southpaw stance, Butdee, competing

in his second Olympic Games after finishing ninth place in London four

years ago. Hugely experienced operator. This promises to be a

contest of high skill between two very talented boxers. If you watch

Butdee, he has a very wide stance. He falls short with his left hand.

He is a bit too far away to go to the head, so you throw a one-two

with that left hand, trying to hit the body. Ashfaq has to adjust his

feet. Butdee always goes downstairs. A good white hand from Butdee as the

two boxers came together. It has been a long wait for these men to

get their Olympic campaign under way. This day of action. But now,

they are finally contesting what they qualified for, pursuit of a

podium place in the 56 kilograms bantamweight division. Plenty of

thought behind this, each man looking for an opening. Plenty of

patients being exhibited by both boxers. Ashfaq has to trigger his

opponent. If you watch Butdee, he starts from a bit too far off. So

Ashfaq could maybe throw a jab and then step back. Bring the opponent

onto your punches. A bit of a head clash that, but Ashfaq has got to be

more active with that jab. Bring the opponent onto that left hand. Both

of these men qualified for this Olympic tournament via their

continental Olympic qualification events. It was a silver medal finish

in the European Olympic qualifications event in Turkey, but

good enough to secure his place here at his first Olympic Games as he

looks to add to his deal during medal collection. The ten second

clapper has sounded. Points have been a precious commodity to come by

during the course of that opening round. Plenty of posturing and

feinting, but which way will the judges go?

It is a fairly close round, no question. Butdee landing with a nice

shot. Misses the target but Ashfaq had some success of his own. The

last minute or so I thought was better for Qais Ashfaq. A little

more positive with the jab. Let's have a look at the scores. Across

the board for Butdee. So Ashfaq has two up the tempo a little bit.

The man standing draped in the union Jack was Great Britain's

superheavyweight, Frazer Clarke, here supporting the team. He is

cheering on Qais Ashfaq. A real band of brothers and sisters in the

sporting centre in Sheffield. The man from Leeds needs to respond

here. Better start from Ashfaq on that front foot using that jab and

he is throwing it from the waist so the punch is hard to detect. He has

to keep it going and be more active. He has to be in and out with the

feet. The first and third he has to do, first with the jab, then the

feet. First and third boxing, Qais Ashfaq.

That second phase attack from Butdee with the left hand was effective and

it got through. He is up on his toes and peppering him with that right

jab, looking to find the range. That jab, just keeping Butdee

off-balance. It is a problem for Butdee when that jab is coming out

from Ashfaq, he cannot launches attack. Better boxing from Ashfaq.

He has to be more accurate with his left and particularly but keep this

jab going, keep this fella off-balance. He has won multi

national titles, both of them in their respective countries. Qais

Ashfaq, four time British champion. Butdee is two time national champion

of Thailand. He took titles in 2011 and 2008. That causes Ashfaq to go

beyond punching distance. He has conceded the opening-round

across-the-board. That is a cracking shot and down goes Ashfaq. He walked

onto a shot, dipped his knees and he was forced to touch down. There was

not a lot in the round but that swings it for Butdee. Ashfaq had a

lack of concentration as his partner came forward. It was a good punch.

Butdee following up with a good corkscrew right hand a few moments

ago. It is worth repeating that. In Olympic type boxing, it is no longer

called amateur boxing. Putting your man on the floor doesn't necessarily

end in a ten round. Ashfaq need something dramatic in the remaining

few seconds. There is the ten second clapper. What was previously a close

round has been tilted in favour of the man in blue. Courtesy of that

knock-down he scored. Walking Ashfaq onto that shot. A colourful crowd

from Thailand. It is spot on, it was a close round up to that point and

that may have just swayed it for that man. Left hand over the top as

Butdee comes forward. Good shot indeed. That is a dip and sequence

but that is one he scored so Ashfaq add to that point where he went

down... It is a belting shop, a cracker. On the button and down he

goes. He has recovered, he is a fit kid, but it has probably given the

round to Butdee. Yes, across-the-board in favour of

Chatchai Butdee. Ashfaq facing an uphill task in the third and final

round. He needs a big one. After the third and final round and

the status of this contest is the man wearing blue, seventh ranked

boxer in the world, has taken the opening two rounds unanimously

across-the-board. The second round was close but then he walked Qais

Ashfaq onto a cracking southpaw left that forced the man in red to touch

down, so Ashfaq is trailing, 20-18 for all three judges. He needs a

massive round here just to get on terms and takers into the realm of

count back. Or of course you can end the contest prematurely by forcing a

stoppage. Those are his options, you need a big round. It is an all or

nothing situation for Ashfaq. He has to go for it, take risks, go

forward, what else can he do? He has to put this man under more pressure,

go through the gears and raise the tempo. Otherwise he is going home.

Another good start from Butdee, using his feet effectively to

pirouette around Ashfaq. Ashfaq boxing at the tempo, it is like he's

looking for single knockouts shot. It is not the same sustained

pressure. It looks as though that is where he is putting... That is the

type of strategy he is adopting in this round. Because this type of

tempo is suiting the man in blue down to the ground. Butdee can

afford to lose around and he will still go through to the second

preliminary round on a unanimous points decision by virtue of having

that two rounds of assurance in the bank. Ashfaq is the southpaw and the

southpaw orthodox situation, it always seems to prove very difficult

for the orthodox man but here there are two southpaws and that

awkwardness has gone. It is a level playing field if you like. He has

just come off second best with that left-hand especially over the top

from Butdee. Ashfaq occasionally dropping that right hand a little

too much and he has walked onto a couple of big shots. He has a

mountain to climb now. Qais Ashfaq, boxing club in Leeds. He's coached

by the father of his great Britain team-mate. He has to find something

spectacular, he needs the punch of a lifetime. Given the status of the

scorecard coming into this final round, it is the last chance Qais

Ashfaq finds himself in. He has to find a knock-down as the second

continue to lapse. It could all hinge on that shot. If he had won

the second round, it would all be on the last round. But that single shot

turned it for Butdee and gave it to him. Chatchai Butdee raises his arm

immediately. The two time Olympian Chatchai Butdee has just produced a

performance that will progress him through to the second round of the

56 kilograms and to my tournament. There is that southpaw left and he

used his feet to good effect. That knock-down in the second round, is

usually significant. It was indeed and he got caught with a couple of

good shots from body. -- Butdee. His crowd are loving it. Good

performance from the man in blue. Qais Ashfaq needed that second

round. That was the round when he had to get all the judges' scores

but that knock-down turned it. Once he was behind in the second round,

there was a mountain to climb. Let her down to the public address

announcer and get the official verdict. The conclusion of that 56

kilograms banter -- bantamweight contest. ANNOUNCER: Ladies and

gentlemen, the winner by unanimous decision...

In the blue, Chatchai Butdee. Confirmation of what was widely

anticipated and the conclusion of that third and final round. Chatchai

Butdee, seventh ranked boxer in the world, goes through to the second

round of the bantamweight tournament at the expense of Qais Ashfaq of

Great Britain, the reigning European champion ship silver-medallist. Also

European games bronze-medallist. He will not add Olympic hardware to his

collection. He is eliminated. You would have done your research on

this opponent, was he not what you expected? I have sparred with him

for a few rounds and I knew he was a top kid. One of the top-rated boxes

in the world. A lot more experience than me. He has been to a couple of

Olympics now. I couldn't get myself going today. I know I am up there at

the top and I know I can beat kids like that my day but today was in my

day. The second round, a blistering left shot over the top, how much did

that rocky? I was thinking, did he even hit me there? He hit me with a

shot to get me wrong, but it was more of a posh that put me down,

rather than the shot. It was a good kid, he is a good, strong kid, but I

guess he has that bit more maturity. He is still young, still a baby and

I guess he was a bit more mature than me. What next to you? I will

figure out what I want to do. Maybe see next Olympics or maybe turn pro.

Real disappointment for Qais Ashfaq. We were in Doha at the end of last

year when he went out in the first round and another first round exit

here at the Olympic Games. Qais Ashfaq, high hopes for this fella

but I'm sure he will come again in the next competition. Let's bring

you some action from the men's road race time trial. Some British

interest in this one. The gold medal, though, went to Fabian

Cancellara in Switzerland. He has come back to win it again. He came

ahead of Tom Dumoulin of the Netherlands. Chris Froome came

third, matching the medal he won in London 2012. Not a bad summer for

Great Britain's Tom Froome -- Chris Froome. A third place, bronze medal

in the men's time trial. Possibly not the result he would have wanted.

He might well be pleased he will be on the podium at least. Watching it

all was Jill Douglas alongside Chris Boardman. That brings the road

element of the cycling to a close at the Rio Olympics on a rather

blustery and wet day. We have thing two remarkable champions in action.

The great Fabian Cancellara of Switzerland winning the gold medal

and great to see the reaction of the crowd, to see a champion like him

win a gold medal in his final year of the competition. Fabian

Cancellara's ride was quite surprising after his season. We saw

some glimmers in the road race but that kind of experience and

background, you can never write him off. Fantastic way to wind up his

career. Armitstead, the same, already retired twice, what a

fantastic ride by hair. Emma Pooley, disappointed in the time trial. It

wasn't her day, she gave it everything and it wasn't her day.

Chris Froome managed to get the bronze medal as he did in London.

And he had to fight for it. He did spend three weeks winning the Tour

de France. He was in great... He worked hard and is in great shape

but some edge had gone. Thank you. Thank you to Jill and Chris and next

event, heading off to the velodrome for the track cycling, at the other

end of the park. Good to see them with us on the Olympic Park. Behind

me is the Maria Lenk Aquatic Centre. More action for Great Britain, two

silvers won yesterday and also Siobhan-Marie O'Connor, individual

medley and 200 metres to come as well. Hopefully, more medals to come

in the equestrian because today, the first round of the dressage. In

2012, Great Britain won two gold medals in the individual and team.

Before we head to the national Equestrian Centre and the Diadora,

let's see exactly what it is they do so well.

Equestrian is the only Olympic sport where both men and women compete on

equal terms. Dressage falls into that category. Just such -- dressage

is where it is a rider performs with a horse to music. It requires a

rider to have total control of the horse. This is achieved through the

rider's legs, seat and hands as they control direction, movement and

speed. The horse's obedience, flexibility and harmony with the

athlete are evaluated and marked by the judges. Dressage is about

mastery of moves in trot and canter, and it gets the rider and horse the

necessary points required to progress in the competition. Complex

moves such as the half path in which the horse moves elegantly forward

and sideways and pass large, a dynamic trot with a horse seen

suspended in the air, all the play the skill and talent needed to

impress the judges. There are three tests with all competitors taking

part in the first test, the Grand Prix.

The second test is the Grand Prix special, and the team with the best

score after this wins the gold medal. The top 18 athletes of the

end of this test progress to the final event, the Grand Prix

freestyle, which will decide who wins the medals in the individual

competition. It's the sportswear rider and horse

are in perfect harmony. Let's go down to Deodoro, where we can join

Lee McKenzie. We have four British riders in the team here, including a

certain Charlotte Dujardin and double gold medallist from 2012.

Give us an idea of what we can expect and hope for in this event?

Yes, the focus of dressage now is on Charlotte Dujardin and Allegro,

because as you said, this is a partnership. What is there left to

say about Charlotte? She is the European and world champion. She

owns every world record at the moment although she is not the world

number one. So the result of competition here. She will be more

nervous than maybe she has been at previous events, but she has kept

Valegro really fresh for this event. We can't wait to see her. She is on

tomorrow along with Carl Hester, the real stalwart of the richest team.

You can't say enough about him because not only does he train

Charlotte Dujardin, he also trains Fiona Bigwood, who goes later today,

and Spencer Wilton, who has already done his test this morning. He is

also the part owner of temp two and produced the horse Spencer was

riding today, Supernovae. This is a quirky animal, a horse that get the

hiccups when he is nervous, and he sleeps with a of hate, almost like a

dummy or a security blanket. Today, this was Spence 's Olympic debut.

Let's see how you got on. -- how he got on.

COMMENTATOR: Hold your breath, cross your fingers. Spencer Wilton, with

the 13-year-old Super Nova. A very nice entry. A square hole, meaning

all four of the horse's legs are at each corner of his body, and the

horse stays still while in Holt. Energetic move off into Trott.

Moving on to the extended Trott were the horse should cover as much

ground as possible. A little bit cautious for the first one, but the

horse has so much natural energy and activity that it still will be

getting a reasonably nice mark. Well, we can see the marks, 6.5 and

seven for the entry, but then up we go. We have got our first eight in

movement as well. This horse and rider, when they were selected,

their big first test was at Hartpury in the last trial before coming

here. And he got a 77%, his best ever mark. If he could get that

again, that would be wonderful. He was really good there. I was

actually judging him, so it was great to see. And Super Nova is

quite sensitive horse and Spencer is a very good rider. It is really

important for the judges. They are seeing the horse is nicely collected

from the wider's and to the bit in a nice, soft way, which you can see

here. A little bit slow in the transition. He could have done with

having a bit more energy. A little bit cautious. I would have wanted to

see more activity, and this horse can get a lot more active. To give

you an idea back home, we have the marks as they are averaged for every

movement. The current leader is the Spanish rider. He was at this stage

on a 70.65, and where currently on a 72. This horse could have been a bit

more relaxed in the extended walk. Now into the collected war, where

the horse is more bunched up together. These are important

because they are double scoring movements. And now into the

transition to passage, which is one mark. Very nice. This is one of his

party pieces. He can be nice and active with his legs. Spencer and

the horse are starting to relax. That will score some nice marks. The

judges are to see that the rhythm stays the same. You cannot have one

leg doing more than the other. This Grand Prix, he has just had his only

breeder, where it is an easy movement. The horse makes a flying

change every second stride. Hopefully, you will be able to see

the outline here. The horse is nicely uphill. The nose should be

just on the vertical line. You can see Neville's ears really looking

towards the end of the arena. Spencer is having to watch his ears

to make sure he's not going spook. Into the camp are changes, where the

horse makes a half past. And then the sideways movement and the hind

change of leg. It is all action packed in this

test. The judges are looking to see whether he straight. He has the

horse in a very nice balance. First pirouette. A slight loss of energy

and drive as he came out. Could have been a little straighter in that

flying change. Survived through that pirouette. And getting an average of

7.5 for those pirouettes. Now back to Trott, onto the home run. Spencer

and the horse are starting to relax more. I think Spencer will be

pleased with this, moan because the horse is starting to relax and now

we are starting to see his quality coming out in this passage. Very

active in a very good rhythm. He could stay a little straighter. He's

slightly bringing his quarters of the centre line. The judges will see

that. It is interesting how the judges see different things from

their different positions in the arena. And to a nice halt. Well, if

you could read that, that was well done. What an occasion for this man.

Absolutely. He's done a great job. First rider to go. First rider to go

for Britain, Spencer Wilton. Take us through those replays. Here we see

where they horse is really crossing his legs, really coming off the

floor. Then into the extended trot, and you can see a clear moment of

suspension, where all the horse's legs off the floor at the same time.

Spencer, not only the first Brit in the arena, but your first Olympic

Games. I imagine you are pleased with that? I am. I would have loved

to get a higher mark, but we had an unnerving moment at the beginning

where he had a fright from one of the cameras. But considering that

happened and considering it's our first Olympics and it's a fairly

frightening looking arena, I am delighted. As the test went on, he

seemed to settle into it. I imagine you relaxed as well. Were there many

notes as you came in? He felt fantastic warming up and I felt in a

really good place. I knew that when he comes into the arena, he goes a

bit, my goodness, what's about to happen? And I think without that

episode with the camera beforehand, it would have been a different

story. But I am pleased, because as you said, we both settled into it

and it got better as it went along. As long as it has given him

confidence, that is all I am worried about. You have worked so hard to

get this horse back after he has been plagued with injuries. It must

be an emotional experience for the partnership you have made in the

highs and lows to get your first Olympic Games together. Absolutely.

It has been well documented that he has had injuries and he has a bit of

a challenging temperament. He is not the bravest of horses. It has been a

long journey, and there have been quite a few occasions when I have

thought, is it worth it? But now I am here, I am glad I persevered.

Congratulations. Well, he should be delighted he

persevered, because at this stage, Spencer Wilton and his horse Super

Nova are in control of the competition. But we are only halfway

through the first day. The top riders will go tomorrow. We have

another 15 horses to go this afternoon, and you can see all the

action on the Red Button, online and on the BBC yap. Fiona Bigwood is our

second British rider as she goes around 7.0 five.

We look forward to it. Positive stuff for the GB guys down there at

the Equestrian Centre. We look forward to seeing them hopefully

pick up more momentum. We will stay at the Deodoro and go across the

question to the hockey. The women are in action, bronze medallists

from 2012, taking on the London Olympic silver medallists,

Argentina. In the last year and a half, the GB women have had an

up-and-down time. They had a really long unbeaten run in 2015 that saw

them into the world league finals, but in the last six months, not so

successful. The Champions Trophy, on home turf in London, they came fifth

out of six teams. I caught up with the GB captain in the last couple of

days, and she said she is hoping that now the GB team are back on

their way up. Let's go down to the Hockey Centre. Rishi is standing by

for this one. And we have got what is a repeat of the London 2012 Emmy

final. To settle? We have indeed, Ore. We also have a tremendous

atmosphere. The Argentine and British fans are making a wonderful

atmosphere. Simon Mason is alongside me. It has been a bit lacking

previously. Occasionally, the crowd have not got behind it, but

Argentina have such an amazing support base. It is the biggest

sport in Argentina and wherever they play, fantastic following. The

British women have seduced us into thinking they are going to do well.

They beat Australia in the opening match. What sort of test is the

Argentine team going to provide? A huge one. There are a fantastic side

and probably have the best individual skill set. Great Britain

will have to make this a physical contest. Get them all moving, don't

indulge and get into a contest. The way the British women approach the

first game against Australia, they were really intense. Less intense

against India. I spoke to Kate Richardson-Walsh after the India

match and she said they felt they played to the style of Australia in

the opening match and then the style of India. I guess there is a danger

if they play to the style of the Argentinians. Yes, Dan Kerry will be

desperate that they don't play to the style of the Argentinians. They

have to show real wet and depth across the whole picture. Make

Argentina run hard. The weather tournament has worked out, how

important is a victory here? Obviously, how important is it for

them in terms of the rankings and who they face later? I think it is

important just for the momentum. They will not focus on the end

result. They know a point is probably enough to secure the

quarterfinals. Then you are just looking to get as high up the group

as you can. So it is important, but not crucial. It is time we had up to

the commentary box. part in the first test, the Grand

Prix. , dew Argentina have lost three, won

four and drawn two, so very similar in terms of standing. Argentina will

put the ball out of play. They will take it quickly.

Kate Richardson-Walsh with a good ball forward. Easily swept up. Good

play by Argentina. That'll be an Argentina free hit. Deep inside

their own half. Tracked by Ansley and Great Britain

have possession. Trying to move this ball very quickly. Helen

Richardson-Walsh. It is back in the possession of Argentina. You may be

wondering what all the plastic is. It is a very great, cool and breezy

day here. -- grey. There is a threat of rain

so there will be some cover for the equipment if nothing else. Taking

beautifully out of the air. Good running by Townsend. Great Britain

starting this game well. They have predominantly been in possession the

first couple of minutes. No attempt on goal as yet. Now maybe as they

work towards the circle. Florencia Habif with a good block. Here is

Unsworth. The ball forward was looking for Danson but it was wide.

He will want to see his side take a little bit more control. But

Argentina may have to ride out an early storm against a confident

British side. Maybe now they have the opportunity. Granato running

towards the corner flag. Could not control it long enough to make

anything happen. Play on is the message. Great

Britain are a bigger side. If it comes down to a physical

battle, maybe that'll be the difference.

As it did for Argentina against the USA, who are fond of running, a

superfit side. Barrionuevo, good pass. Travelled 30

or 40 metres. Rebecca Cooke and completely control it. She was

muscled out of it. -- Rebecchi could not completely control it. Spinning

away. Great Britain can go again, a whole

raft of substitutions. Aimless pass from Barry. Two goals

the other night. -- Barrionuevo. They get it forward, now an

opportunity. Great chance for Delfina Merino.

That very nearly brought a goal. So much space. And then she ran out of

angle. Hinch did well, scrambling across the ground. Cut down the

angle, making it very difficult. Very close to a good pastor Danson.

Albert Tahir. -- Agustina Albertarrio.

Argentina attack down the right side, that is a clever pass. Hinch

was lurking. Great Britain win themselves a free

hit. Townsend. Richardson-Walsh. Had a lot to say

to the umpire. Habif with a quick ball forward and

now Rebecchi can try to get forward but loses out in the tackle.

Argentina penalised and Great Britain will try to move forward.

Twigg. Try to move this one. Great Britain

ball. Looking for options. Now this one moved in but everyone got out of

the way. Looking for a deflection. Barrionuevo. Campoy sending it

forward. This is good running. Albertario, one-handed, runs out of

space and time. Screams that she should have been given a free hit.

Or maybe even more. Just caressing the ball. There was contact.

The pastor Bray was cut out. -- the pass to Braid. Albertario has been a

threat so far in this game. Lots of good running. Argentina, put on the

back foot early on, now coming into this game. They will have to deal

with this. Good play from Great Britain. Run, run, run. Lily Owsley

wasn't able to make the most of that in the end. The ball always

seemingly running away from her. Shona McCallin. Richardson-Walsh.

Nicely intercepted. Sprinting forward.

It is still goalless. Merino get the post for Argentina a little earlier.

After a lucky pass brought her through. Hinch doing just enough to

force her wide. The chances have been few and far between. Two sides,

two groups of players who know each other very well. There is not a

great deal between them. Danson got a stick in there. White called back

and Argentina move again. It takes a big deflection in there and it is a

penalty corner. The first of the game. Argentina, as the ball went in

here, deflects right up there. They all think there is a good

chance here. Three options. Zuloaga, Barrionuevo

and Rebecchi. Zuloaga, just wide. They are complaining and they will

go for a referral. They want another short corner.

Here is the referral. Argentina suggested there was a push in here.

Zuloaga is the one who was most adamant. The bottom left of the

screen. Was that a push? There was contact. Was it a push?

Quite interesting. The two groups of players stand there. So, the

decision made, it goes the way of Great Britain. And Argentina lose

their referral early on in this one. So that was high risk from

Argentina. They will hope that doesn't come back to bite them

later. Argentina trying to work this one into the circle again. Great

Britain haven't had possession for a while. Very good stick sills to take

it in from Florencia Habif. Argentina press.

They didn't look before trying to make the pass. Barrionuevo

penalised, and then Great Britain penalised in

turn. A bit of a tangle for Shona McCallin. On the rear, Barrionuevo.

Good, surging run by Great Britain. They will get themselves a free hit

here. That was really nice. The crowd

appreciate it. Wonderful play from Argentina as

they move the length of the field. Good defending by Great Britain, but

penalised. Great Britain should be able to clear this away, but under a

lot of pressure. They know the clock is counting down.

The hooter sounds. That is the end of this first quarter. Look at these

stick skills. In the air one-way, than the reverse stick. Three

players beaten, and then set up the attack with the pass. Really was

terrific. Fantastic first quarter of the

match, and I guess that is more for Argentina. Great Britain will be

happy not to have conceded, Simon? Indeed. Argentina had a fantastic

chance. It came off the outside of the post, which was a real let off

for Britain. And the Argentinian penalty corner, which was referred

unsuccessfully, with a suggestion that that could have been upgraded.

Why do you think Britain have struggled in the first quarter? Is

it because they are not quite matching the sharpness of the

Argentinians? The Argentinians have created difficulty for Great Britain

to get a clean ball out from their back four. They are coming up the

right-hand side nicely, but there and throw players behind the ball

and Argentina have space decanter, which is when they dangerous. So how

do Great Britain counteract that? Highball speed. Find a space and

then possibly look to go left and then come right. Will Dani Karrubi

be telling them this? Who are the players who will need that type of

tactic? The more vocal players like Crista Cullen and Richardson wash.

But they are all so experience that you would expect it to be a elective

message coming from Danny Kerry which has to be executed by the

whole group. There was a moment of magic from one of the Argentinian

players, producing a wonderful bit of skill. Amazing, to dribble out of

your own bottom left-hand corner. Outstanding skill and execution. You

have to enjoy it, even if you are a bit GB biased. We go back to our

commentary box now. COMMENTATOR: Early in the second

period, Argentina are already getting forward with Rebecchi.

Second period of four. 415 minute quarters in the modern game.

Argentina had the lion's share of possession in that first period, Mel

Clewlow. They have certainly come out with the intensity to get the

three points on the board. It is a fantastic crowd as well. You could

see in the warm-up, the GB girls were smiling. They are used to this

and they will enjoy the atmosphere as much as the Argentina players.

Great opportunity. Hannah MacLeod was sat perfectly on the baseline,

which made Zuloaga unsure whether she should close Laura Unsworth down

or stay with the player. For me today, it will be a battle of the

goalkeepers. We have two brilliant ones on display today.

Lily Owsley just needed to be stronger on the ball. She is a

strong player. A much brighter start by GB in this second quarter. An

extraordinary position for dance league -- Owsley. I have seen a

couple of gentlemen here in all hats and dark suits and Union Jack ties,

lots of blue and white from the fans. This is a big sport for

Argentina, second only to football in terms of the amount of support it

attracts. It is left to Sophie Bray to tidy

things up. Sophie Bray has picked up a two-minute suspension for the

stick tackle. Probably got away with one at the end of the first quarter.

Two minutes on the naughty step for Sophie Bray. 11 versus ten for the

next couple of minutes. Great Britain will be eager to maintain

possession, at least during the suspension for Bray.

Argentina have lots of momentum. I am trying to work out who is being

shown a green card here. If it was Hannah MacLeod, she has been

absolutely hard done by. That is the worst decision I have seen all

tournament. MacLeod was shoved in the back and had to sit down for two

minutes as a result. Argentina are two over now. 11 versus nine. Hannah

MacLeod was not interfering with play. MacLeod and Bray are both in

the sin bin. Here it is. Look, pushed over by her opponent and sent

packing. Argentina still have two players extra.

There are two sisters, Florencia Habif and Agustina Habif, on the

field this afternoon. Difficulty tell them apart. -- to tell them

apart. Brand MacLeod are still sitting it

out. It can't be long until Bray is back on. Indeed, she has burst back

onto the field. Just in time to get involved with the next defence for

Great Britain. It has been a brighter start by Great Britain,

looking to play the lines. These are the things that Great

Britain need to concentrate on as much as they can. There just seemed

to be an element of panic in the defence rather than being calm and

composed on the ball. Great Britain get the decision this time. It is so

tough playing Argentina, because like a lot of topsides, they like to

put numbers around the ball and crowd you when you have got it. GB

got it spot on against Australia in the first game, where they played a

simple game. They got the ball and made simple passes. Here, it is the

same. You need to have a cool head and play the ball into a

multiplayer, but that player needs to know what to do with it next.

Great Britain have been unbeaten in the tournament so far. 2-1 winners

over Australia. 3-0 over India. The USA beat Argentina 2-1 and Argentina

defeated Japan 4-0, so Great Britain have the better record so far.

Another opportunity, and it is a penalty corner for Great Britain.

Definitely a buzz about the team today. You can see they are up for

this game, which were you would expect. They are playing the number

two team in the world. Great Britain's first corner of the game,

and it is a fantastic opportunity for them to register on the

scoreboard. The Argentinian defence are getting their head guards, face

masks and padding on. Great Britain's hockey supporters are

sensing an opportunity here. Kate Richardson-Walsh is lined up. Crista

Cullen is poised to have a pop at this. It's a goal for Great Britain!

It came off the stick of Richardson wash. -- Richardson wash. What a

fantastic goal. That is something Britain go to when the pressure is

on. Brilliant delivery by Kate Richardson-Walsh to drag the ball on

the floor. Belen Succi goes to ground to take the initial flip.

Fantastic touch. 1-0 to Great Britain. It is all about making your

opportunities count and Helen Richardson-Walsh has scored two

against Argentina in the Champions Trophy in June. She has added to

that today. First goal of the Olympic tournament for Helen

Richardson-Walsh. Midway through the second period. I expect a raising of

tempo from Argentina as they hope to strike back quickly.

One thing that Great Britain is the right, as we see with the guys in

the bowler hats, the one thing they get right is their team defence.

They have only conceded one goal in two matches so far, and they are a

tough side to break down when they are in that particular form. When

Maddie Hinch is in the form she was in against Australia, it becomes

quite an uphill task. Hollie Webb has just come on for

Great Britain, number 20, going into midfield. Webb picks it up, Cullen

over to the right, forward to Townsend, she gets a nice run of the

ball, tries to drag it back and that is close. A shot and it is Helen

Richardson-Walsh! She has scored twice and it is 2-0! Unbelievable

quarter for Great Britain so far. Helen Richardson-Walsh doubles Great

Britain's score and her own tally for the game. Fantastic play by

Susannah Townsend to ride through a couple of tackles, then the delivery

from Crista Cullen, it was a poor clearance from Succi and Helen

Richardson-Walsh is not going to miss from there. 2-0, a fantastic

start by the girls. There is a rarity! Almost broke into

a smile! One thing Danny Kerry is very good at, tactically he gets

things spot on. He was disappointed with the India game last night I did

not field the team played particularly well all to his game

plan but so far he is to be pretty chuffed. And having tried to prevent

himself from smiling, he did not give it up! Two goals from Helen

Richardson-Walsh and two goals for recruiting with five minutes until

half-time. Argentina looking for a way through, this could be trouble,

and Argentina get the penalty corner. We have got a game in our

hands here. Argentina with their backs against the wall and it was

Sanchez who flicked it at goal. Crista Cullen thought about

questioning if the ball was high or not but it wasn't so a good decision

not to go for the video referral. But Argentina have their favourite

at the top of the circle in Carla Rebecchi and Noel Barrionuevo who

scored two the other night against Japan. Agustina Habif will inject.

Barrionuevo is poised. Good save from Maddie Hinch! Another chance,

there will be another penalty corner.

I don't think Carla Rebecchi really got hold of that corner as she would

have wanted to. We have seen her put them in the roof of the net. Great

save from Maddie Hinch, nothing she could do about the stick onto

Campoy's head, I think that was what it was given four. Campoy got a

serious blow to the top of the head, that is going to hurt. Rebecchi

might get another chance unless they switch it. Saved again, a swing and

a miss from Argentina and Great Britain clear the danger. They opted

for the change and went to Barrionuevo's Castle but straight

down the middle and Maddie Hinch was never letting that one in. The

Argentinian supporters have gone strangely quiet at the moment and

the only noise is from the British fans. Great Britain still deep in

their own territory defending. Hannah Macleod took that on the shin

pad, she is OK. That is August in Albertario -- Agustina Albertario.

That has been poached by Alex Danson and she has got Owsley ahead of her.

She holds it up. I felt Alex Danson could have released the ball to Lily

Elsie a split-second earlier because Owsley is so quick and has so much

pace -- Lily Owsley. I don't think Habif would have been able to keep

up with her. Good work getting out of trouble, Granatto to the edge of

the circle and then she is surrounded by red shirts. Maddie

Hinch could not take a chance with that. It was a solid clearance from

the Great Britain goalkeeper. She did well to keep the ball on the

floor. No opportunity for Argentina to ask for the penalty corner. Three

minutes until half-time, Great Britain 2-0 Argentina.

Townsend trying to go round her opponent and they are appealing but

they had to get back to defending. It is three against three and it is

clear. A poor cross from Argentina. Now down the right flank at speed.

Owsley wants the ball. Look at the stick work. In full flow, a joy to

watch. Yellow card for Susannah Townsend.

No... Noel Barrionuevo. Townsend was being substituted. I think

Barrionuevo has been done for the stick tackle on Owsley coming

forward. She needs to hurry up and sit on the chair because her five

minutes will not start until she actually sits down. It starts now.

Barrionuevo needs to hurry up a bit. Meanwhile, the free hit will be

retaken for Great Britain. Shona McCallin on the field now. Sam Quek

just behind her. McCallin takes it on, nice little shuffle and then her

cross is a little short. I just hope that yellow card will not be a sign

of things to come. I didn't feel it was a yellow card. I know there has

been a green card given to a British player beforehand. This was the

stick tackle. I just hope at half-time the umpires have a little

breather, let's not ruin a really good game of hockey by brandishing

cards. Nice pass from Brady, just cut out before it got to Macleod. --

from Bray. Argentina will get a free hit.

McCallin did really well to battle for possession, Macleod joining in

as well. The Argentinians, when they have got the bit between their

teeth, are tough to stop. Here they come again down the right flank,

good work from Sanchez, into the circle, passed everybody. And out of

danger. They are just going to take their

time now and hopefully go into half-time with the 2-0 lead.

Barrionuevo will be off for probably the first three minutes of the third

quarter. Great Britain still with the numerical advantage as we hit

the final 15 seconds of the first half. Argentina still sense there is

time to take the free hit and maybe put some pressure on but the hooter

will sound before they get anywhere near Maddie Hinch's goal. And

half-time arrives here on pitch to at the Diadora Hockey Centre and

what a half with two goals from Helen Richardson-Walsh -- Deodoro.

2-0 to Great Britain at half-time. An excellent half, made all the more

enjoyable with Great Britain leading and have having weathered the storm,

how good was that? For all the Argentinian skills, Great Britain

played to their strengths, they brought the physicality and a great

penalty corner routine followed by a bit of poor book-keeping to allow a

second. Deserving of the lead? -- goalkeeping. Absolutely, they have

shut the door when they needed to and taken their chances. At

half-time, things are looking good for the Great Britain women and

we're keeping our fingers crossed for second half. Indeed we are. We

will see if Great Britain can maintain their 100% record in their

group shortly when we will be back to the hockey shortly. Before we do,

we have time to talk a bit of table tennis and if you were with us

earlier, we were talking about how dominant China have been in this

sport. If you were not aware, 24 of the available 28 gold medals in the

history of Olympic table tennis and the women's singles reigning

champion is on course to defend her title here in Rio.

It was 4-0 to the defending champion, Moccia. And she could meet

the woman that she beat four years ago in London because next up is the

second semifinal. Ding Ning of Chanut taking on Kim Song of the

peoples Republic of Korea. We join it in the second game at 2-2.

Very good grip serving with the red side. She gets a lot of spin. Expect

a hard serve to return. Good control over it. And she has control now.

Now we see that serve coming back from Ding Ning and it sat up at a

good height. What a compelling rally, every

single type of shot. Table tennis at its best. A wonderful open forehand

right down the table by Kim Song I. She can't afford any lose points

like that. Attempting to take a game off the top seed in this

competition. The world number two is pulling

back. Too delicate touch, did not have

control. Level again. A tight finish coming

up to the second game. Player ranked number 50 who is

inching ahead, once more. Beautifully played! Gets a bit of

fortune during the point. Two game points now for Kim Song I to draw

level. Still on that server, it's tough to

predict and defend against. -- serve. One more game... Converted

that time. The match draws level. ORE: That is against the form but,

isn't it? Kim Song I pulls it back to draw 1-1

in the Women's Singles semifinal against the 2012 runner-up, Ding

Ning. We will be back for the conclusion

of that match in a few moments time, first we had to get back to Deodoro,

we have a really good match in the women's competition.

In the hockey, Team GB lead Argentina by 2-0. Let's get back

down to Rishi, my fingers are still crossed! Mine are too, or they won't

be uncrossed until we go past the finish line.

Simon Mason is with me. What do they have to do for the rest of the match

here? They just have to keep doing the same things, is that what you

will tell me for the second half? In principle you are right but it is

the mental approach, doing the same things requires mental strength.

Britain had to execute the plan perfectly, if they carried the ball

into trouble or congestion, they will be on the counterattack. The

third period of play, let's go over to the commentary box and join Matt

Chilton and Mel Clewlow. COMMENTATOR: 2-0 to Great Britain.

Argentina are in blue and white stripes, heading to the goal to our

right. The early attack coming from the Argentinian towards the circle.

Marie Hinch might get busy here -- Maddie Hinch. A good save off her

left glove, after that attempt from Carla Rebecchi. Argentina with the

first shot of the second half. Sam Quek comes clear, but her past

to Sophie Bray was inaccurate. Argentina switching flanks here. And

aerial ball. Into the circle. Flashed across in front of both

Maddie Hinch, the GB goalkeeper, and Argentinian attacker, this was

close, not far from the outstretched stick. This is Carla Rebecchi's

first opportunity, looking to go near post against Maddie Hinch. 12

shots saved from 13, you cannot argue with that. Great Britain have

only conceded one goal in the tournament and are looking to score

a third in this game against Argentina, with a nice run from

Susannah Townsend. Argentinian supporters away to our left, all

around this ground, trying to get behind their team. They could do

with encouragement from the stands... Somewhat sub Jude since

Heather Richardson-Walsh scored two in the first half -- subdued.

Both goals coming in the second quarter. You have no idea of the

mental boost it will give Team GB, when they heard the national anthem

as they walked out, Argentina were really proud and vocal, those two

goals from Helen Richardson-Walsh in the second quarter have really

silenced the crowd. I would definitely have given these

girls the massive boost that they will need for the remainder of the

game. -- that would. Argentina surging forward to get

into the circle. Helen Richardson-Walsh, the scorer of

Great Britain's goals, tightening up in the defence there.

A moment of respite. Crista Cullen steps forward.

Bouncing over Argentina, and sadly beyond Alex Danson for Great

Britain. Barrionuevo slings the ball back

along the field. It is a game which, from Team GB's perspective, don't do

anything silly and just concentrate. Argentina had to come out and look

for the goals if they want to get anything in the match, it plays into

the hands of Lily Owsley, Susannah Townsend, the speed that this team

has an better fitness levels, they fight so hard over the last 3.5-4

years. Sudden burst of speed for Argentina

as they appeal for the penalty corner and Sam Quek with a brave

dive to defend. That is called self-preservation. The ball in from

Sanchez is lifted. Argentina supporters looking tense as Great

Britain burst through. On a solo run, that is just wide from

Alexandra Danson. What we were talking about was the speed,

Susannah Townsend makes the break. Alex Danson does exactly what you

would want, hit the ball across the goal. Looking for the bottom corner,

Hannah Macleod could not quite get on the far post.

Just wide of balance e.g., no opportunity from her kicker. --

Belen Succi. A good opportunity for Argentina, and Argentina and third

on the ball. This is good from Jose Granatto, she is a prospect for the

future, she has already won player of the tournament awards. Danson

takes up an attacking position in the circle now.

Claims that there was a foot, and the claim is confirmed by the

umpire. It will be a Great Britain penalty corner. I'm not convinced it

was, I think it could have been her stick but unfortunately they lost

the referral in the first period and are paying the price.

Ball here from Georgie Twigg, glove on there, I don't know why she is

complaining. Georgie Twigg steps up to inject the

penalty corner. Crista Cullen is waiting. Here is

the injection, the trap. Unsworth has a swipe, a swing and a

miss from Cologne, and it is wide from Lily Owsley. -- Crista Cullen.

We saw that double switch the other day. The dummy from Crista Cullen,

but Jose Granatto Reddit really well. Crista Cullen would want that

opportunity again, I would imagine. It was a swing and a miss instead.

-- read it really well. Crista Cullen looks for the quick

restart. The breezes picking up. Moisture in the air, rain may not be

far away, we feel some spots coming down... Hannah Macleod on the right

for Great Britain. We are out in the open here, a la commentary position

is being rapidly covered by a sheet of plastic. -- our commentary. Basic

but it will do the job! A good run from Townsend, Townsend

with the backhand attempt. A scrubland front of the goal... Can

they find their way past! WHISTLE Crista Cullen with the final touch,

I think. We had to look at the replay. All

sorts of Great Britain sticks all over the ball. I'm not 100% certain

who put the ball in. All sorts of discussions between the Argentina

players and the umpires. Townsend... I think they are asking for the

umpire to use her own referral. It is a scooped ball in. Sophie Bray I

think is the one with the final touch. Yes. She lifts the ball over

Jose Granatto, the goal stands. Sophie Bray squeezes it between the

keeper and the post. Great Britain 3-0 Argentina.

Eight minutes to go in the third quarter... Someone stick has

shattered partly, or dealer and eight it. -- or the laminate has

come off. Argentina feel like every decision

is going against them at the moment. They are not used to being in this

situation, never mind three goals down, they are not used to being

behind. Two goals from Helen Richardson-Walsh. One from Sophie

Bray. Redbridge and 3-0 Argentina. --

Great Britain. The players in blue and white will

want to get a foothold in this match. Probably 70% of the hockey

fans in the stadium. At the moment it is all very quiet

for Argentina. Blocking in the circle, Unsworth

combining with Webb to tidy up. A fantastic low tackle from Hollie

Webb, protecting her feet. Looking for the corner, Martina Cavallaro.

Look at the speed of Townsend down the right-hand side!

Losing out and scrapping back, a determined recovery from Georgie

Twigg, it falls to Hannah Macleod. But it will be an Argentina ball.

Doing a lot of work for Argentina there, Agustina Albertario, although

the score is 3-0, she is another youngster who will not be giving it

up. Nicely taken out of the air by the Argentinian forward. Fantastic

defending from Gisele and slew. At the moment, Argentina forwards are

running into the Great Britain sticks. -- Giselle Ansley. Danny

Kerry under the umbrella as well. The guy on the left-hand side is

John Hirst, he's worked with the goalkeepers in the Great Britain

programme. Is his last tournament and led to believe, he's done a

brilliant job over the years. Team GB pressurising the Argentina goal

once again. The whistle is blown... WHISTLE

Are you Aurora Road? Do you need attention? -- are you OK? She had a

good game against India the other evening. As Lily Owsley comes in the

baseline, number 24... Shoved in the back.

Carla Rebecchi down the left for Argentina, backhand cross should

fall harmlessly enough. Argentina with a chance and that is the first

goal of the match for Argentina, scored by Florencia Habif. 3-1. And

a good goal. A few mistakes at the back by debt-ridden have been

punished. They had an opportunity to clear. Great finish. Down the left

foot of Maddie Hinch. Carla Rebecchi was unmarked on the far post as well

but credit where it's due, that is absolute bullet into the corner and

possibly a lifeline for Argentina. Less than five minutes until the end

of the third period, 3-1, Maddie Hinch Bedene for only the second

time in the Olympic tournament. That has woken up the Argentinian fans

around pitch 2 hear at the Deodoro Olympic Hockey Centre you. Suddenly

the noise levels It is just so important for the

Great Britain girls that they keep their heads and keep their composure

and play through the Argentinian press. A bit of confusion in the

circle and Great Britain had conceded a penalty corner and there

is real momentum building for Argentina here. Fantastic take-down

by Carla Rebecchi. The ball was coming in at knee height and she did

well to put it onto the foot of Kate Richardson-Walsh for another penalty

corner opportunity for Argentina and if this goes in, the noise levels

will get even higher. And our grandstand where the commentary

positions are it shaking because of the Argentinian supporters. Penalty

corner. To get within one. Good save from Maddie Hinch. Terrific work but

that is a goal! And they are within one will stop scored by Agustina

Habif. Unbelievable first save. It is Florencia Habif. A fantastic

initial save by Maddie Hinch after the deflection in front of her.

Brilliant delivery by Rebecchi and I am surprised that did not get blown

up but there was no defender near so it could not be dangerous. That was

an unbelievable save by ginch but she could not get up quick enough.

Habif with the second attempt -- by Hinch. We have got a game on now.

Great Britain 3-2 Argentina. We have about 19 minutes still to come and

the Argentinians have blown this match wide open in this third

quarter. And this joint is jumping now. Goodness me. I have never seen

an atmosphere like it at the Olympic beat tournament in 2016. You would

never guess it was a group game! -- Olympic hockey tournament.

Townsend. The British players getting booed, they will need to

ignore the hostile atmosphere from around. Unsworth into space but not

much space. Granatto down on her face on the

artificial turf after a little tangle with Laura Unsworth. Aerial

from Cullen, aimed for Danson. She could not get hold of it. Nor could

Sophie Bray so Argentina are back defending. 3-2 in favour of Great

Britain and tense times now. You can really feel the momentum has

changed massively and Great Britain are doing all the running and

chasing the ball and when they do get it, it is so important that the

players post up and give the ball carrier options. Through the circle

and behind. Unsworth. Crack. Aimed for Sophie

Bray. -- Sam Quek. Exactly what you want from Crista

Cullen and showing her experience, just taking the sting out of the

Argentina forwards and their attack, realising there is not long left in

this quarter. Cullen again getting stuck in,

trying to calm things down. This is what Great Britain need at the