Day 5 BBC Four: 22.00-02.00 Olympics

Tom Mitchell is the captain, Phil Burgess in the scrum cap, Daniel

Bibby will lead operations from the middle of the field. Mitchell sizes

up the little hole they are looking for and James Rodwell goes up for it

and get it down to Dan Bailey it does not matter it does not go

immediately to Mitchell -- Daniel Bibby.

It matters that Tom Mitchell can't find Dan Norton. A wonderful start

from Mitchell, a great kick. Rodwell wins the ball, and gives Team GB

initial possession, but unfortunately it's a poor pass from

Mitchell, giving Argentina the first line-out. These forwards are so

impressive in Argentina. Axel Muller Aranda Wynne said. James Davis of

Wales wins the first tackle. -- wins it. A slight eye of the ball.

All of the noises from the Argentina end. Alex Ruiz of France is the

referee. Argentina go down the line, into the 22. Argentina playing

downwind. It is raining, it is windy, it is noisy.

Rodwell challenges, delays possession, and Team GB have the

13th. Excellent work, from Rodwell. It is a free kick, Rodwell going

head to head and doing very well to secure possession. James Davis, over

the ball, both quarterfinals so far have ended 12-7. This is the sort of

set routine for Britain, Mitchell just looks around.

Dan Bibby suddenly brings the game alive. Mitchell looks up.

It's one for Dan Norton to chase... He closes in. Franco Sabato, that

worked well, territory made and the first look at the raw pace of Dan

Norton, tactically brilliant from Mitchell. Keeping it in a field,

with the Argentinians, everybody having to turn. Team GB win the

ball. Most importantly in the Argentina half, tactically got to

play key conditions, that was excellent from Mitchell, excellent.

Tom Mitchell with the throw. Rodwell calls it, and wins it.

Back to Mitchell. Bibby. A knock-on by Mitchell. That was unfortunate.

In the previous game, France tactically played the conditions

properly -- did not tactically play. Team GB were tactically correct but

you cannot force a pass, especially when it is wet, these are two really

well matched up forwards, Burgess, Rodwell, Davis, against Luna,

Alvarez and Muller. Bautista Ezcurra. This is big, Alex

Neil. -- Axel Muller around. Tom Mitchell has to go fast against

Muller. The referee right there. Rodwell arrives, plays the

scrum-half and that is fantastic defensive work, so close to the

line. Davis plays scrum-half, Burgess with a clearing kick.

Support from Alvarez. It's a penalty for Argentina. Very

slow getting back from that kick, excellent by Burgess, relieving the

pressure. It is a different game in the wet, the winter... -- the wind.

Organising his players, Bautista Ezcurra has the ball now. Challenged

by Fernando Luna, one of the big forwards. Gaston Revol, and it's

Alvar rose again, and it goes loose. The ball goes out of play --

Alvarez. You can see the first racial and

there. Mark Robertson, sorry, Mark Bennett. Just annoyed with himself

-- frustration. Then it had a wonderful Olympic

Games. Excellent in the Centre for Team GB. He kicks the ball to stay

in play, it drifts up to give Argentina the ball again for the

line-out. More possession for Argentina. Bautista Ezcurra slips,

turns and goes back the other way. Read all, what speed have they got?

Norton closes in again. Recycled by Argentina. -- Revol. Burgess has to

win the tackle but the ball goes loose. Keeping it tight, Luna for

the line, held. James Davis holding with the ball.

James Davis does it again with that turnover, the penalty.

WHISTLE It's a penalty to Team GB. Just four

seconds they looked isolated for their, Phil Burgess puts the ball

back on the ground. Everybody, take a breather. Just out

of shot, James Ward well is limping off the field.

-- James Rodwell. This is Argentine frustration. James Davis, take a

bow, what a magnificent turnover. The ball went loose, sometimes that

is dangerous but Argentina got the ball, the big forward Luna takes it

forward as Rodwell comes off, Sam Cross comes on. But what a turnover

for Davis, that was amazing. And absolutely try saving... Good work

from the brilliant Welshman, Davies. Sam Cross, Tom Mitchell, booting the

ball off the park. It is 0-0 at half-time. Great

Britain have the wind behind them in the second half. It's the first time

a 0-0 situation after seven minutes, it shows the conditions for two very

evenly matched teams, Team GB were on their own goal-line.

In the second half, we have some wind behind us, we can play a

territory game. This is going to go to the wire, tactically Team GB did

well, defended well. Very evenly matched. Goalless at half-time, it's

a low scoring affair because of the tension, pressure, tackling and

because of the rain. Mitchell has been a real star here today.

In this weather, have a think about these off-loads. Goalless, that's an

amazing achievement. The attack has been really clean, breakdown, feed

them... The half-time talks are animated. Simon Amor mentioning the

wind. Use it! Only two minutes at half-time. Here is James Rodwell.

That does not look too bad, does it? It may not be the end of his Olympic

tournament yet. This is pressure, Eddie, I cannot value how big a deal

basis for both sides. Seven minutes away from the semifinal, and the

Olympic sevens. -- a medal for the Olympic sevens. They are an evenly

matched team, the team who can make the least errors in the seven

minutes of rugby. Team GB have an advantage with the wind behind them.

It's a very wet evening. Gaston Revol will be looking to put Muller

under this cake. Or is it Alvarez? Luna... -- kick.

The two Welshman working well together, Sam Cross and James Davis.

Mark Bennett comes in, Burgess to Mitchell. Bibby switches. He runs

hard, Burgess is back in support. Bibby has to go in and tries to dig

it out. It's a penalty against Team GB, a bit slow. Hanging on,

Argentina awarded the penalty. Every penalty, every contact is critical.

Team GB have to be clinical, absolutely thinking about every

ruck. They had to stay onside with the referee, from France, that was

great from Bibby. He has had a wonderful tournament

too. Yes committee has just given Burgess won, not rolling away quick

enough, it is tough and there. But Argentina do the right thing, taking

the territory. -- it is tough out there. Revol to throw, out goes

Muller. Franco Sabato waits on the near

side. Revol under pressure from Davies.

James Davis looks to shadow the past. Knock-on from Argentina, a

good and offensive operation. Great difference from Team GB. Argentina

hit in the short side, you have to keep the ball in hand, no 50-50

passes. A great hit, I think it was Davis and Burgess. I had to say, I

was really impressed with the British forward, Sam Cross comes on

and plays as well as Rodwell and Burgess, really handling the big

three Argentina boys very well so far.

Tom Mitchell finds Bibby. Pace from Mark Bennett. And a

sidestep, Dan Norton comes in, it goes loose. It is a penalty to

Britain. A key decision, Muller giving away a penalty. This gives

the opportunity for Mitchell to hit the ball long downfield, take the

line-out. Or, they may have a set play. Set play is what it's going to

be. James Davis, over the ball. Watchhouse I Argentina come up, they

are walking up, they won't be pulled up -- James Davies. Team GB will be

waiting for Argentina. This is amazing, Tom Mitchell... To

Bibby. Now there's a possibility... Burgess

knows, there is Davis outside of him. James Davies cannot quite keep

his balance, keeping the ball in play. Forward and Phil Burgess

arrives. Went forward so close. The big man. Davies here, wonderful

friend, she just thought he would make it, he loses his balance...

-- he just thought. Giving the Argentinian player time to get back.

Alvarez takes him down, but a wonderful run from him. A little

finger to put back in place. Most importantly... Just 15 metres out

from the Argentina line. They have to get the length back. Three

minutes to go. Davis does so well, great camera work. The set play

worked well, got in behind Argentina and most importantly... We are in

their half of the field. What pressure can be exerted here? Quite

a lot... Good pressure, and it goes forward.

These little moments, these tiny margins, and it was all about the

fundamentals. Nothing more complicated than just push

everybody. These are big moments, these are huge, that was a huge

turnover for the team. Tom Mitchell forces the knock-on at the end,

people like Phil Burgess getting the congratulations, the donkey work.

Safely in possession, Bibby on his own committee get it back. Mitchell

is with him and now Matt Bennett, Dan Norton outside him, Dan Norton

for the corner to cut inside one, head high tackle, can he reach? Not

quite. Penalty given very early. I have to say, he stopped Norton in

his tracks, that was a yellow card to me. They have been penalising

those. They don't want to be so close to the line because Argentina

have to be ten metres away. The penalty only five metres out. Daniel

Bibby. Slow, slow, quick. It has not worked. Was there an obstruction on

Bibby? They are going to have a look at it. It was a big call and that is

a high tackle. They gave the penalty for that one. It was a yellow card

as well. Steady, Clive. They are just checking the tap down. Downward

pressure and it is a 22 drop out. If I was Argentina I would be kicking

this as far as I downfield. They have to get out of their 22. Team GB

have two sweepers back. They are waiting the kick. Juan Imhoff is on

to the wing. It has gone long. Tom Mitchell and

Mark Bennett are back. I'm surprised they didn't drop a bit further, it

was obviously going to go long and they have allowed Argentina

territory. Bennett has spilt it and Argentina have knocked it on. It

will be scrum down Argentina. That is a penalty. And that could be

yellow. Phil Burgess the victim. That is a definite yellow card.

Judging by what has happened so far in this tournament. We should be

able to hear this. Juan Imhoff the culprit. It is a big

call in the quarterfinals of the Olympic Games. It looks like a

yellow. Juan Imhoff into the bin for two

minutes and he will not be back and Great Britain will play against six

for what is left of this game. Just 40 seconds on the clock, a long way

to go, they are wind assisted but it is a long way from here down the

other end. 0-0 the score, who would have thought it? Tom Mitchell. 14

Dan Norton to chase, chase, long, long, long. Sam Cross in pursuit.

Here comes Norton on Revol. Great tackle, cross arrives, they are

trying to hold the Argentine player up. High tackle. Argentina take it

quickly but they are down to six. This is their kick and chase. Mark

Bennett, it's not it Tom Mitchell. He need support and he throws it

back with and this is Mark Bennett. Daniel Bibby is within it has gone

loose. Burgess has to get it and he does. He takes the tackle and sets

up the ball. Penalty to Great Britain. Argentine discipline just

slipping a little bit. We are back in the Great Britain 22

and just looking at that scoreboard, 0-0. Norton. Bibby on the burst and

it has gone forward will stop high tackle by James Davis, penalty. They

could just kick for goal here. We are going to have another

consultation. There is no doubt that if Argentina

get this penalty they will kick at goal. This is a huge call. James

Davis is going into the bin. And penalty awarded. Argentina are

going to do what? Guest on Revol -- Gaston Revol, and they are going to

kick for goal. It is to be a drop kick, no kicks off the floor in

seven aside so this is it, to put his team in the semifinal.

It has missed. Time is up. 0-0 and we now go into sudden death. And

that means that the teams play in five-minute intervals and the first

team to score goes through. It has stopped raining.

Real tension here and I have to say that Team GB played at half

tactically very well. The key man here has been the referee. To be

fair, yet not bottled it. I think both players deserved to go in the

bin and he got those decisions right. Argentina had a drop goal to

put them into the semifinal. It will be six against six. Juan Imhoff will

not reappear I said earlier but he might now. Five minutes each way,

they could be back to seven before the game is over. And whoever kicks

off, that is crucial. 0-0 in the quarterfinals of the Olympic sevens.

I thought it was a well matched game, Argentina have been excellent

and Team GB really excellent and it is tactically who can keep the ball

and sync correctly under pressure. This is where you need real

leadership and I am hoping Mitchell has got the edge in that area. The

referee wants Britain to hurry up. Interesting to see what six they

start with. Sam Cross was on for James Rodwell through injury. But

they kept the same players on. And it looks as if those same

players are going to see at least the start of the game. James Rodwell

is back on the field. Sam Cross goes off. They have got their starting

seven without Davis. What a restart for Mitchell, looking for Rodwell.

Rodwell chases. Up goes the new player for Argentina, Juan Pablo

Estelles. Argentina in possession. Yes Maroney, they kick downfield. --

Matias Moroni. Tactically absolutely right, put the chase on, pin Team GB

back in their own half. Mitchell to Bibby. It has gone loose again. Mark

Bennett sorts out and beat one, beat two. Dan Norton. There is a chase on

and it is Tom Mitchell flying back. Estelles for Argentina, Mitchell let

him get up and now puts him down. What is that for? A high tackle?

In what is back on the field. Great kick from Norton, tactically spot

on, they have just got to think at the contact and understand what the

referee is doing. That is a needless penalty. Argentina clear from their

22. GB question if that was taken back in. These are big decisions

from the officials. Again, Argentina taking the ball out when it should

have stayed in. Marcus Watson coming on for Bennett. He can add some gas

to the team. That is Alex Muller in the line-out. The referee wants

Britain to hurry up. Phil Burgess and James Rodwell in the line-out.

James Davis is back on the field, that is why Britain were delaying,

they wanted their full quota back and it is seven against seven again.

Mitchell needs to keep everybody calm. Just win the ball. What will

throws in the Mitchell takes it down. Bibby. Marcus Watson. Watson

presents for Bibby, penalty advantage to Bibby, Mitchell dances

inside one tackle. He finds Rodwell on the outside and he heads for a

little bit of security. Another penalty. Mitchell, Burgess, Watson,

Norton outside him, Watson. He can get to ground. Penalty to Britain.

What do they do? Golden point, first to score wins the tie. What do they

do? I would say drop the goal. Go for it. Mitchell is a great kick of

the ball. He is going for it. Argentina had their chance and this

is Mitchell's. Marcus Watson has done well since coming on. To say

this is a big kick is the understatement of the last couple of

days. What a moment for Mitchell. 0-0. Tom Mitchell to win the game

with the first points. It hits the post! It has gone forward off

Argentina. Great Britain get the scrum! My goodness, what drama! What

drama. You could not make this up. The good news is that Team GB get

the feed and possession, only 20 yards out. He hits the post to put

his team into the Olympic semifinals. I think Team GB have got

their guns and seven on the field now. Come on, guys, let's put this

away. Mitchell feeds, he finds Bibby with a bit of a bounce. Bibby on the

outside, not outside him! And the try! That puts Great Britain into

the semifinals! The referee blows for full-time and GB are into the

last four. The first try, the sudden death points, the golden goal. Great

Britain 5-0 Argentina. Wow, wow, wow. Look at the emotion on those

faces. Bibby has been outstanding and you just felt that if he could

get the outside and what a try for Team GB. Into the semifinals. You

feel for Argentina, what a game, it had its mirror moments, Argentina

had a drop goal, Tom Mitchell did and they both missed, just. It was

settled by one try, scored by Dan Bibby. And hats off to Simon Amor,

the coach. He did not panic and he kept his gun team on the field and

did not make a raft of substitutions. There he is, Simon

Amor. And on that feed for the scrum he had his best site on, Mitchell

and Bibby, all of the stars and what a try. He takes the outside. These

are great pictures and you have to feel so sorry for Argentina. Well,

not that sorry! They put up a magnificent effort and what a great

game of seven aside rugby. I will never forget that. You could not

think that 0-0 could be that exciting in a game of rugby. It was

an amazing 0-0 drawer. Mitchell hit the post but they got the feed.

John, what is it like down there? Dan Bibby, what is it like in your

head at the moment? What a game, fair play to Argentina, that was one

of the toughest act as I've ever been in. So close, one try in it. --

toughest matches. If people don't know about sevens, I'm sure they

will now. You were the hero, when it came to that scrum, did you have in

your head what you would do when it came to you? I had an idea but I was

all for the entire game so hopefully I made up for it! But the same thing

as in the last match, to stay composed, and we knew we were going

into extra time a man down and we had to play the clock. We have been

in these scenarios before. We got our man back on the field and I was

just in the right place at the right time. What were you thinking when

Tom hit the post? Thank Christ it's not me! It was a hell of a kick,

just unlucky. Congratulations, an extraordinary spectacle. Dan Bibby,

Great Britain's hero of the hour and they will play either Australia or

South Africa in the semifinals and the one thing I would say, the IOC

meet next May to decide if rugby sevens should continue as an Olympic

sport past Tokyo in 2020 and I think that match might have signed and

sealed and delivered that. people like Phil Burgess getting the

congratulations, the donkey work. That was absolutely incredible, both

semifinals tomorrow, Fiji against Japan, Team GB taking on South

Africa or Australia. We will be back for that fourth

quarterfinal, the final quarterfinal, in about ten minutes

time. So many people getting in touch, having watched rugby sevens,

some for the first time, saying they'd never watched rugby before in

their lives until now, Mr T says that, I have no idea what golden

point or sudden death means, but I love it.

So many people enjoying it, some criticising the officials but the

long or short of it, is normally it's a high-scoring game, but it's

one of those situations where Team GB squeezed through, 0-0 against

Argentina. We have some Argentinians by the

side of our Copacabana studio here, can we have a chat with them? Not to

gloat, coming... Have a seat. Good evening. What is your name? Ho say.

You were trying to see through our screen, they were big favourites,

but you lost to Team GB -- Jose. We went to see Argentina against the

USA, they played really well. We also watched the game against the

UK. We thought Argentina was going to win. But... It's a shame for us.

But it's OK. You have a good team. That's very nice of you, thank you.

Lovely to meet you, and great to speak to you on the BBC. Another

good -- not a good hour for Argentina, but an amazing few hours

for Team GB. There's bringing up-to-date with the

medals we've had in the last few hours or so...

These are the headlines. Holding onto something... Joe Clarke

gets cold in the men's K-1 kayak, the first Olympics for the man from

stroke and he was overjoyed to go home with a top medal. -- Stoic. In

the men's synchronised springboard final, it a gold. The first-ever

Olympic gold in diving. For Team GB. It's a bronze medal for Sally

Conway, in the 70 kilograms judo bronze medal match, finishing ninth

four years ago but this time, she wins a bronze medal. Also, bronze

for Steven Scott in the men's double trap, he saw fellow Brit Tim Kneale

in the bronze medal match, and the 15 GB medal of the day, a bronze

medal for Chris Froome in the men's time trial. -- fifth bronze medal

for Team GB of the day. Let's go back to the rugby sevens, I

hope you're enjoying this at home. People getting involved in a sport

they've never watched before at home, this is the fourth

quarterfinal, the winner of this takes on Team GB tomorrow in the

semifinal. The other is Fiji against Japan.

Here at is Eddie and Clive again for South Africa playing Australia.

Come on Tait I'm exhausted here! -- COMMENTATOR: I'm exhausted here.

This has a context of its own, South Africa play Australia, they've

already met today, that was an upset because South Africa cruised

through, they looked elegant and fast, and powerful upfront. They

came up against Australia who come yesterday, had been thoroughly

disjointed. Australia turned them over. So... South Africa still went

through as the pool winners, and Australia went through as one of the

best placed third teams. But anything can happen... Given the

state of everybody here, it probably will. Anyway, off we go... Australia

in yellow, gold and green rather. South Africa in the white shirts.

Australia come away with it. One of the strange things this morning was

South Africa started without their playmaker, Cecil Afrika, they will

be pleased to see that he has very much return to the field in the

starting line-up now. Australia come away, Con Foley goes with the open

ball, having passed it. James Stannard got cut this morning,

now he's wearing the white scrum cap.

Jesse Parahi. Dylan Sage comes flying in.

Kwagga Smith makes the tackle. Cusack goes to ground, South Africa

has the first penalty. Spectrum and got the ball off the

floor, but it went forward from Kwagga Smith.

The referee from Great Britain. The referee explaining that the ball is

quite a way way -- Roscko Speckman. Jesse Parahi and Ed Jenkins and Tom

Cusack, in the Australian pack. Philip Snyman, Kwagga Smith and Kyle

Brown, the captain of South Africa. The South African forward. The feed

from Stannard, safely to Foley. Cameron Clark slips out that tackle.

South Africa sensed that the ball was out and turned it over, not the

best pass for Phillips Nyman, but it is a beautiful pass from him.

Perhaps other Africa are making amends for what happened this

morning -- Philippus Snyman. They take the lead against Australia. We

are just having a look at the incident, this is the inside pass.

Ron Kyle Brown. -- from Kyle Brown. Let's look at what happens after he

touches down here. He scores... Nothing. That is all right. Just

worrying that Roscko Speckman has not got up yet. Cecil Afrika will

take the conversion, 5-0. We've already had one more try in this

quarterfinal than we had in the Team GB and Argentina match. That

quarterfinal was a right little epic. Just a quick headcount on the

South African side, Roscko Speckman is back on his feet. They

are back to their full contingent. Australia planned to receive the

ball, Con Foley about to lift Ed Jenkins into the air. Ed Jenkins is

the captain. It's become a feature today, not for the first time, that

the pursuing player is in front of the kicker. The restart is so

important. The guys chasing the kick getting in front of the line. You

can't do that, keep behind the line, it gives free possession, the

opposition in this case, the Australians... Stannard takes it

through. Picked up by Henry Hutchison. The ploy worked. South

Africa get the penalty. Excellent dancing with that dummy

kick from Juan de Jongh. Cecil Afrika, drawing in two men.

It's not Seabelo Senatla. He is not on yet. I beg your pardon, he is on

the field. This is good Australian defence. Juan de Jongh sets up the

attacking position. Phillips Nyman sets it up. -- Philip Snyman. And,

Seabelo Senatla scores. Two tries for South Africa. A wonderful try

from South Africa, why Cecil Afrika did not start in this morning 's

game is one of the mysteries of the tournament. South Africa back to

their full strength side, showing why they are a second-ranked team.

Cecil Afrika is the heartbeat of this team. Seabelo Senatla is the

leading try scorer. South Africa looked far more confident all, they

have their big three forwards, in Philip Snyman, Smith, they kept them

all out of the game. They are in the quarterfinals. Cannot quite cut it

round and. 10-0, two tries, just over one minute left of this first

half. Conditions have slightly changed since Team GB, the wind has

died down and the rain stopped. We are back to normal procedures of

tries in rugby. Cecil Afrika sends it high, it is

well taken by Ed Jenkins. It's a penalty. Quickly taken. File of our

low, keeping it well, -- Allan Fa'alava'au. The pass is not

required, from Tom Cusack of Australia. A great response from the

Australians. Tom Cusack scoring, you can see here that he starts to

move... Real gas from Allan Fa'alava'au. And real power. Africa

will be disappointed. Cecil Afrika is not a big man, but he stopped him

in his tracks. He has to make two big tackles, you are right. He is

not the most robust player. On the South African side. It hits the

post. It's ten points to five, Cameron Clark is unable to add two.

That's the great thing about rugby sevens, you have Smith here,

potentially lifting Cecil Afrika for the restart. All of the players had

to play all the skills in this game. Ed Jenkins in pursuit. Cecil

Afrika... One thing he can do is be lifted. As a lightweight. Half-time,

South Africa 10-5 Australia. Really top-quality rugby sevens,

South Africa were right to keep the ball off there, deep in their own

half. In the second half they have a slight wind advantage and will try

to play a far more territory game. An excellent match from both sides

here. I marvel at Cecil Afrika, he is a wonderful player. When he

plays, the three big South African forwards alongside him, anything is

possible. Deep within the huddles, the

instructions coming out. Normal business was resumed, don't forget

that Australia upset South Africa this morning. South Africa with

Cecil Afrika in charge and with Seabelo Senatla back on the wing,

seem to be cruising. That was their second try. But Australia, they gave

them a bit of the power treatment. Nobody pushes these big South

African defenders around easily. But when you see tackles being missed...

Neil Powell, the very experienced South African coach, keeping things

very calm. They are in control of this game. It is psychology,

instinct, as we said, Australia beat South Africa comfortably earlier and

here we are a few hours later in the quarterfinals. South Africa with a

very different starting seven. And playing pretty well, they will be

disappointed to have given that try away. And we have a top seven

minutes of Olympic seven aside rugby coming up.

Cameron Clark prepares to kick. Philip Snyman prepares to throw Kyle

Brown into the air but he is not required. Snyman goes back. He picks

up in his own 22. And the winner of this game plays Team GB tomorrow in

the semifinal. Let's hope it goes to about eight stages of stoppage time!

Brilliant ripping from Con Foley and it comes out to Henry Hutchison. A

real chance for Australia now and they have numbers if Fa'alava'au can

see them. Jenkins, perhaps not the fastest. Edward Jenkins, the captain

of this Australian team. Very experienced but he will be annoyed

at himself. Great rip from Foley to give Australia possession. He will

be disappointed with that, it was a great hit by Smith, the big South

African forward. You cannot lose possession. But South Africa have a

long way to go and they have some real speedsters if they decide to

kick the ball long. Here comes the boot. Australia have it covered,

Allan Fa'alava'au way back. Henry Hutchison racing to get back with

him. Fa'alava'au looks up and sizes of the opposition and goes for the

indelicate sidestep. Wacom Australia through Hutchison. Pat McCutcheon

helping at the ruck situation. He had to go in again. But it is a

knock-on and South Africa will have the putting so the kick eventually

works, not directly but an indirect benefit. Tactically, Arika was spot

on, five yards out from your own line and a massive kick and a great

chase and pressure and they get the turnover at the contact area to give

themselves the ball. Allan Fa'alava'au at full tilt, this was

in the build-up to the try. The big moment here. Arika going to first

receiver from the scrum. Arika goes to the short side. De Jongh. With a

handoff and what is the decision? I am sure they will have a look at it.

The referee calls time off. Check everything I think. And they

are right to check, these are big moments. He is not out of play or is

his toe on the touchline? Good spot, I think you're right. The touchline

is out, if any part of your body touches it you are out and I

think... And does he lose the ball, is it knocked out of his hands?

There is no downward pressure. It was quite an easy decision. It is a

simple knock-on. The petition referee, just staying calm, a lot of

pressure in this, just one score in it but South Africa have Australia

right where they want them. Jesse Parahi is on for Australia.

Big drive from South Africa. And Tom Kingston, who is fresh on, is

disgusted with that kick. Kingston wearing 13. His first game in the

Olympics. Just hoof it downfield and put the chase on them just like

Arika did a few minutes ago. Such an easy tactic and so obvious.

Beautifully taken by Kwagga Smith. Kyle Brown judging for the line. A

loud blast and try awarded! Brown, the captain of this team. And it all

came from the line-out, a great take by Smith. Again, Australia,

especially Tom Kingston, will be kicking himself also to give South

Africa possession in that part of the field. It had to go long. It

puts South Africa two scores ahead with less than three minutes to go.

The kick from Cecil Afrika is good. 17-5. It looks very much as if Great

Britain will be facing South Africa in tomorrow's semi-. Still three

minutes to go, a lot can happen in a quick amount of time if Australia

can get this restart and score quickly. They still have a chance.

This is where the restart are so important. Hi it goes. Snyman goes

up. He knocks on. Australia with Tom Kingston. And it goes in his favour.

Parahi, Kingston outside him. Here he is. A big handoff from the number

13 but he is picked up. Parahi safely to Fa'alava'au. Jenkins.

Crunching tackle on Foley. 'S name in hot pursuit. Brilliant by Parahi

to get back. -- 's -- Philip Snyman in hot pursuit. Was

there downward pressure or is that a try? Let's have another look at

this. Nothing over the line. It is going

to be a try, as long as Senatla gets pressure on this now. Which he does.

I think he has scored. There is no downward pressure and it is not even

on the line. The sheer force of the South African defence has caused

this situation. That is a try. It looks like it is going to be

awarded. As long as it did not come off a South African hand and it

didn't and that is a try for South Africa. South Africa are into the

semifinals of the Olympic Games. They will bring on all of their

substitutes now. The coach, Neil Powell, knows they can give

everybody a run. A fascinating game. This morning Australia were

comfortable winners against South Africa. In the big game, they

started with the right team, the men on the field. Off the post and out.

22-5. Just over a minute to go. I would love to ask Neil Powell why he

didn't start this team this morning. Perhaps the points difference was so

good in their favour that he knew they could afford a hiccup. I can

only assume he knew they were going to make the quarterfinals and he

wanted to keep his players fresh with no injuries and it has worked

for him. Tim Agaba wrestles for possession and at least helps get

the putting for South Africa. The reason South Africa are ranked

number two is because when they bring on their bench, people like

Tim Agaba, they are very strong still. Sage as well, the big number

one. Just great players. Here is Dylan Sage. Senatla cannot control

it. Mouthwatering fixture, Team GB against South Africa in the

semifinal of the Olympic Games. The final whistle goes. It is the

easiest of the quarterfinals. South Africa have beaten Australia by a

margin, by 17 points. 22-5. Compared with what went before, it was really

a romp for South Africa but they will be relieved to get past

Australia having met them for the second time today. It was probably

the most one-sided of the quarterfinals. Australia will be

bitterly disappointed because they came here fancied their chances.

They prepared very well, that young team but they have not made the

semifinals. It means that Great Britain tomorrow in the semifinal

will play South Africa. Thank you for your coverage of the

quarterfinals, brilliant, compelling viewing, particularly that Team GB

Argentina match which, if you missed it earlier, we can bring you

up-to-date with the quarterfinal results and run you through what

will happen tomorrow. Fiji will take on Japan. Fiji beat New Zealand

12-7, Japan beat France by the same scoreline. Team GB played Argentina

and it was 0-0 after normal time so it went to sudden death, they hit

the post with a drop goal but eventually got the try through

Daniel Bibby and they go through to the semifinal to face South Africa.

Both of those matches are tomorrow. And the medal matches follow those

games. We will have another evening of rugby sevens which I know will go

down well with a lot of you who have been watching the coverage including

Nick who says he has been trying to go to bed for hours but he cannot

stop watching the rugby! And it has been years of hard work but I'm sure

everybody who has made it through to those semifinals will say that all

that hard stuff has been well worth it.

If you have been watching BBC Four for the last few days you will know

that we like to update you on the headlines and there is not much

going on the beach tonight because it is wet. 19 degrees in Rio which,

hold on, we have got a runner! No, she has started walking. There is

not much going on because by Rio standards it is like being at about

-2 at home. It is 19 here, everybody is a bit miserable apart from us.

Normally the beach is packed, we normally have our circuit training

going on with Anthony Wall Thomson but he is not here. Maybe everybody

is inside watching the Olympics. -- Antony Worrall Thompson. The last

few hours have been sensational for GB, we have waited and we have been

finishing in fourth place but today on wonderful Wednesday, the medals

have started pouring in. We will bring you the headlines because we

have had another medal in the last 30 minutes. We will start with the

gold medals, first for Joe Clarke in the men's K1 kayak, the man from

Stoke in his first Olympic Games and a very happy one for him and his

family. What a performance from Jack Laugher and Chris Mears, winning

gold in the three metre men's synchronised springboard final, the

first ever Olympic gold for Great Britain in diving. And on to the

bronze medals and Sally Conway in the 70 kilograms judo. She was nice

four years ago but this time she has bronze. -- ninth. The same for Steve

Scott in the men's double trap, it was a tight bronze medal match

against fellow Brit Tim Kneale but it was Steve Scott who came through

on top. .

And in the last half an hour or so, this is monumental.

Max Whitlock has taken bronze in the all-round final, the overwhelming

favourite took gold, but it is the first gymnast on the podium in 108

years for the men in the Olympics. So, we've had the madness of the

rugby sevens, I know you've been enjoying that. We will bring you the

archery in a moment, but let's get the reaction from South Africa, John

Inverdale can speak to the last team he made it through to the last four

in the rugby. -- who made it four. Congratulations, after before that

was a straightforward quarterfinal? Not straightforward, the boys had to

work hard, it's a hard-working side and never a pushover when you play

against them. We knew in that quarterfinal, and this morning, that

we could have lost against them but the other guys will be out the back

after that loss today against them. Clive Woodward was commentating for

us, he was musing your team selection this morning in the group

game, was it a tactic, lining up for the match you just played? It's

about giving the guys opportunities and managing gametime, it's a long

tournament and a lot of minutes to be played. It felt like we have 12

players in the squad, you could select any and it is still a good

squad. It didn't work out for us this morning but the guys coming

into the system did well to pick up the pieces. For obvious reasons,

people have been talking about this tournament is a huge opportunity in

the USA and -- Japan in the semifinal. How could

this change things? It's very much a country where the World Cup is

massive, we do not have the Olympics culture that America or Australia

has. I think, if we can be successful, we can still win against

South Africa. It is massive for rugby across the world, and rugby

sevens is good for all nations, like Japan can be competitive, if you are

on the field everybody has the chance to win a title. And it's

Great Britain now? Yes, they are a quality side. They are one of the

inform sides of the tournament for me. We must make sure that we

perform properly. Thank you for talking to us. Thank you. Loads of

people talking about how they'd been watching the rugby.

Max Whitlock on BBC One, the rugby on BBC Four, it's been iPad,

television, and laptop, watching two screens at once. Pulling it all at

once. They queue for your suggestions... Things are blowing

away here! Thank you for your suggestions for what we should call

it today, we said Wonderful Wednesdays, someone else says Caven

watery Wednesday, Max says he's been watching everything.

Win-credible Wednesday. It should improve tomorrow, when we take on

South Africa in the rugby sevens final.

We can go back to the Deodoro Stadium in a moment, we can get the

reaction from Sir Clive Woodward who was speaking to so John Inverdale.

Simile people watching at home -- so many people watching at home, not

into their rugby, for the vast majority of viewers, they are

delighted that Team GB have made it through to the semifinals.

The last two hours have been a staggering advert for seven aside

rugby? Yes. I've had great days in rugby but the last couple of hours

is up there with the best. All of the quarterfinals had something

special, but the British against Argentina was amazing. I knew it

would be close, Argentina are a good team but tactically, Team GB got it

right. Mitchell was outstanding in leading the team. Hats off to Simon

Amor, the coach kept his cool and put the right players on the field.

An amazing game. A great addition to the Olympics, but it's interesting

in the response that we are getting in the studio from thousands of

people who are not rugby fans but have seen this, and they like it,

they fancy it, they would like more. That is what rugby sevens can do for

rugby as a whole. Yes, fundamentally, it is a more simple

game. Seven players on the field, it's great for women's and men's

games, men and women can play, it is simple, you can understand it. I've

coached at a top-level, sometimes I look in and see decisions and go,

what is that for? You can't understand it. It's a wonderful game

and, for the Olympics, I think these athletes, men and women can walk

around the village and go head to head with any of them. All of the

teams, the men and women's, have added to the tournament. It is

simple to watch, when you see such powerful athletes, power, speed and

skill, a huge amount of skill. It almost encapsulates a view of the

Olympic sports. You have speed, contact of tae kwon do players, the

skills of handball, basketball, netball,

all these players. These are great athletes, it's the first time I've

watched every game of rugby sevens, you pick up so much. I'm pleased but

people who have not watched rugby for four go that this is a fantastic

game. Do you think there are lessons to be learned from this, there are

millions watching, are there lessons for rugby in Britain about how the

sport should be more embraced by rugby clubs and federations and

unions in the UK? Fanelli, after this I think all of the unions will

set down and go, what do we do about this? -- absolutely. The moment

seven Scott the nods to be an Olympic sport, about seven years

ago, I thought it could really take off, not only in the UK but around

the world -- sevens rugby got the nod. The Chinese are taking it

seriously, the Americans and the Russians. The currency of the

Olympics is huge. You do 115 aside rugby in the Olympic Games can be 17

aside. I used Tom Mitchell is a real role model. He is one of the best

players in the whole world. He does not fit well in the 15 aside game.

They are players who can operate at this level and have the

target. In the World Cup, and in women's

rugby, it is fantastic. I have been through most of the biographies of

all of the women on the 12 teams, some come to rugby late, they come

from athletics and netball. We have international netball

players, who want to come and play rugby because it's in the Olympics.

It is an exciting time for the sport, and I'm delighted with the

response from all of the viewers, you have new people watching who can

understand the rugby. Sometimes it is difficult to explain

the rules to them. Thank you. Exciting times for rugby but the key

thing is, when you have that opportunity, do not let the door

close, seize the moment. As you say, Dan, we've had an

extraordinary last couple of hours, let's hope we have more of the same

tomorrow. Brilliant watch, there are so many

of you enjoying what we've been seeing and many watching rugby for

the first time. If you are hooked and want to know

what happens, semifinals tomorrow, 6:30pm your time, that's Fiji

against Japan, and Team GB against South Africa, that at seven o'clock.

Tomorrow for that semifinal match. Then the bronze and gold medal

matches will follow those games. We have another night of rugby sevens

on the BBC for you. The good thing about BBC Four is we have time and

space on occasions to read your texts and tweets. We often ask for

them and read them out. Let me read these out. Mick says, do you have a

shopping trolley like Clare Balding has on BBC One? No. That's the short

answer because we don't have the budget BBC One but we do have this

beautiful shrubbery, look how much greenery we have got around us! I'm

sure Clare Balding and her pals on BBC One are jealous of the amount of

shrubbery we've got. I think we had too much last night, it was blowing

in the wind and causing issues, so we have removed some. I'm sure you

are happy to hear that. Martin wants to know, tell me the truth, I'm

looking at the beach, you are definitely not at Copacabana, you

are at Whitley Bay. Martin, that is harsh! That's a dig at our

incredible production values. I don't know how to prove it is

Copacabana... Can we show this way? It is a dirty shot with lights and

bits in... There is a buzz with Copacabana on it! We missed it. But

there was a bus with Copacabana Beach on it. I will find official

confirmation but we are in Brazil. Kayleigh says, no Anthony Wall

Thompson? I'm. We are waiting, normally he's here. If you are

watching for the first time, it's not actually him but someone who

looks like him. He has been here doing circuit training the last two

nights, but it's wet and horrible. We aren't giving up yet, we are here

until 2am. If he turns up, we will show him to you! Guaranteed.

From the madness of rugby sevens, let's bring you up-to-date with what

is happening in the medal table. The good news, from the great British

point of view, we are on page one! There it is, right at the bottom but

we will take it. Three golds, three silvers and six bronzes.

Two golds and for bronzes today. The big boys at the top, the US and

China, they finished in first and second four years ago.

Can you remember how many medals Team GB one in 2012? Anyone? 65!

That's the correct answer. 29 of those were gold. We can see how far

we can climb up the medal table over the coming days but the good news is

we are on page one. It has been frantic, but we will

relax after the rugby sevens. Safe to say we all need a breather, even

those of you introduced to rugby for the first time.

More sedate but no less important. Our tree is where we will turn our

attention. Only one representative for Team GB in individual archery,

his name is Patrick Huston, he is from Northern Ireland in the men's

archery. And Naomi Folkard takes place in the women's side of things,

but Northern Ireland shall our job Patrick Huston, we will watch him in

his round of 32 match, if he wins committee gets into the last 16, he

is taking on Rick Vander then, no surprises that he is from the

Netherlands. Commentator is Charlie Broom. That's at the Sambodromo, ten

or 11 miles that way from where we are. It was going on a few hours

ago, it's not live, but this is the archery, and we are watching BBC

Four. Here we go... COMMENTATOR: The higher ranked of the two archers in

this round, shooting first on target number one.

That is an eight. That is a great opening arrow. He enjoyed that.

Nine, can Patrick Houston back up his opening ten? 20 seconds per

arrow. You can see the clock is coming in bottom left of the screen,

but it is a nine. Patrick Houston has the chance to win the opening

set, the matter what Rick van der Ven scores with his final arrow of

the first set. Nine, a total of 26. If Patrick Houston can score eight

or more, he takes the opening set, a seven will tie it and it is and

eight. The opening ten gives him the cushion which he required at the end

of the first set. He is two set points to the good against Rick van

der Ven of the Netherlands. If you are wondering how the individual

competition works, it is on a set scoring system. Each set, as you've

seen, is three arrows. You outscore your opponent with a total of three

arrows and you get two set points. If you equalled their total, one set

point. It's the first archer to six set points who goes through to the

next round. The target is 70 metres away down

the range. The ten zone is the size of a DVD or CD. From 70 metres away,

it is a very small looking target. Van der Ven is behind on the

scoreboard so he will go first. The first term of the match.

Up against the clock. It doesn't faze the Dutch archer who finds at

ten and Huston is now under some pressure. He is just a little

wayward. Eight or better for Van der Ven just as Huston had in the first

set will be enough to win the two set points. And just like Huston, he

needs the full cushion of the previous two arrows. The wind pretty

constant from the right. Nine, so 28-26. Rick van der Ven levelled it

up in the second set. Rick van der Ven beat the number one

seed in the third round in the London games, 7-1. What a big upset

that was. The first Dutch archer to reach the World Championship final

in Copenhagen. He has also won and individual event in the World Cup in

2014 in Poland. So, Van der Ven will continue to

shoot first with the scores level. Nine. If you are wondering what

happened if the clock ticks down to zero, the hooter sounds and the

archer loses the highest scoring arrow at the end. It costs you at

the end in this level. Nine, so 27 the score for Van der

Ven. Nine or ten will win the set for Huston. It is nine. Huston takes

it 28-27 and he leads by four set points to two and Van der Ven is

under pressure and he needs something from this fourth set or he

is out. Patrick Huston just having a chat with his coach. We talked about

Van der Ven's achievements, Cambuur won two gold medals at the 2030

world youth Championships in China -- Huston won. He qualified for

these games with his performance at the European archery Championships

in Nottingham. Huston has set himself the target of

winning the gold medal here in Rio. He has got a very tough first-round

match up against Van der Ven. But he does have the advantage. He has put

Van der Ven under pressure. We saw him respond well in the second set.

Nine, the wind just increasing from the archers' right. As they look

down the range. Ten. Van der Ven just getting the

line and that is enough to score at ten -- a ten. Eight, just drops low.

Nine or more will take the set. Eight would give Huston the chance.

But he doesn't, 28, that will be four set points apiece. Houston get

the tenth but it is in vain and it is for roll. This one is absolutely

nip and tuck -- it is for Van Deventer is in front. Either

way, this is a very close match. Between the world number seven and

the world number 39. With Van der Ven to shoot first. If

we have a tie after this set, we will go to a one arrow shoot off and

closest to the centre wins. Let's see what happens with these six

arrows. Van der Ven opens with a nine.

Ten. A good reply from Van der Ven to keep the pressure on.

Nine. 19 points apiece and it comes down to the last arrow of the set.

Van der Ven sends down and ate and this is a real opportunity for

Patrick Houston. -- eight. He has done it, Patrick Huston. And he

takes the scalp of Rick van der Ven, the World Championship silver

medallist who was fourth in London. Patrick Huston advances to the

second round and he is all smiles on the shooting line. A fantastic

performance from him. He takes the fifth set, 28-27, and the match,

6-4. A brilliant performance from Patrick

Huston and he goes into the last 16 to take on the world number two, Ku

Bon-chan. It is often the case that the higher

seeded archer decides to go first so it will be Ku who gets this

second-round match underway. Houston opens with a ten. Excellent

start from Huston, he started his first-round match with a ten. And

the key to getting past a Korean archer is to put them under

pressure. Put them under pressure and if they give you an opportunity,

by that I mean scoring eight or less, then you must take it.

20 seconds per arrow. Huston and Ku cannot be split after two arrows of

this opening set. And that from Ku almost slap in the middle of the

target, a fantastic final arrow. Can Huston reply in kind? No, he can't,

it is a way, eight. And so Ku Bon-chan, the number six seed, takes

the opener, 29-27, and he goes into a 2-0 lead. Fantastic second arrow

from Ku Bon-chan, like in the centre of the target. -- right in the

centre. Huston needs to be consistent and consistently good,

like that. If he can keep that pressure on Ku, he had a chance. The

number one seed went out in the second round by giving up a couple

of opportunities. Will Ku be so generous? We will have to wait and

see. Huston, behind on the scoreboard, will shoot first.

From the look on Ku's face, he thought it might have been away but

such are his standards, it was away from the centre slightly. Nine.

Ten. This is fantastic shooting from Ku Bon-chan.

That is eight, he has got to stay out of the red if he possibly can.

Well, a rare miss from Ku but it doesn't matter, it is enough to go

into a 4-0 lead and now Patrick Huston needs to find something from

this next set. In fact, he needs to find something from the next two

sets. Must win one of the next two sets if he wants to go through to

the next round. He is looking down at the television screen, there is

one just in front of the shooting line and that tells the arches where

the arrows have landed in the target. -- archers. Great skill from

Ku Bon-chan and Patrick Huston. So, Patrick Huston down by four set

points. Now... Ku Bon-chan to the first set,

can Patrick Huston back up the ten with another?

Just missing, not far away, it goes down as a nine star on the screens

here, despite the call from the announcers. That is some shooting

under pressure. Huston will get something from this set if it is a

ten... 28, possibly 29. Depending on that nine star. So, we have to wait

and see... It is a ten, 29, 28, or possibly 29-29. We will have to wait

and see the target Judge -- 29-28. I think Patrick Houston knows that the

nine star is not going to be upgraded and he's gone to shake

hands with Ku Bon-chan. Great Britain's only representative in the

men's archery competition is out in the second round, beaten by the

world number two, Ku Bon-chan. At the screen, waiting to get

confirmation. It is a nine. Sir Patrick Houston is out, beaten 29-28

in the third set will stop Ku Bon-chan goes through. Six

setpoints- zero. Disappointment for Patrick Houston,

but an amazing fight in that round of 32 against Dutchman Rick van der

Ven. Thank you to the hundreds of you, it

has been hundreds, contacting us on social media asking about archery.

When they saw the Dutch coach behind Rick van der Ven, they thought

Jurgen Klopp had a second job before the Premier League season started,

what do you think? No? We aren't sure. From a distance

may be, he has a touch of Jurgen Klopp, we will give you a six out of

ten, halfway! Many people not believing we are at Copacabana,

because it is cold and wet here. People say it is Whitley Bay, stop

this, it is blithe! Do they have coconuts in by the Whitley Bay?

Hopefully that is conclusive proof. We have had lied rugby sevens, live

gymnastics, now it is the boxing. It hasn't been the best Olympics for

Team GB, five of 12 boxers have gone home having lost, we have Joe Ward

of Ireland, fighting his Ecuadorian opponent, he won silver at the World

Championships last year. Gold at the Europeans. Here he is coming into

the ring. Let's get the commentary, it's the men's lightweight round of

32, with Richie Woodhall and Rob McIntosh. COMMENTATOR: Plenty of

support for Ireland, Joe Ward is just 22 years old, the light

heavyweight from West Leeds has acquired an impressive collection of

medals in international competitions over the years. The reigning

European Championship gold medallist is second in the continental

tournament and the World Championship silver as well.

BELL We are under way in the 81 kilograms

light heavyweight division, this is action from the second preliminary

round to determine who goes through to the final eight stage, contested

between boxers from Ecuador and Ireland, the man in blue with

distinctive yellow boot is Joe support, just 22 years old, ranked

number three in the world. Installed as the tournament number

four seed, and his opponent in red is the confident Ecuadorian

character, Carlos Andres Mina, 24 years old.

He is ranked number 27 in the world. You can see in the manner he

approached the boxing ring and how he conducted himself in the boxing

ring, that he is full of self belief. A very confident young man

indeed, Carlos Andres Mina. I don't know who has the bright socks or

boots in this, I think that Jo Pettitt him, the best socks in the

tournament have to go to this fellow, Mina. -- I think that Joe

beats him. Mina had an impressive victory... An impressive counter off

the ropes from Ward, an untidy tangle to the floor as he takes him

down in a headlock, in an NMA style move. He beat Serge Michel in that

last round. Carlos Andres Mina is boxing in a

crafty contest, just edging up, because he wants that right hand,

you see. You can see if he goes to far-away committee falls short.

He has his work cut out. He needs to bring it back onto his

left hand, lay back from the waist. This fellow, edging forward, stops

that with his right hand. Water targets the body effectively, three

times in succession with a whipping left hand above the belt line.

Slowing down, the fleetfooted forward movement of Carlos Andres

Mina. A strange interlude as Joe Ward tenses back, not sure why.

A cracking left hand. Carlos Andres Mina looks keen to hold on but now

he works away. An exclusive contest, this one.

Carlos Andres Mina on the front that immediately, -- City immediately.

The referee allows them to work way but it is physical and rough.

Getting caught up little, for as a night

-- throws a nice shot down stairs. Here is the right hand, this fellow

from Ecuador is dangerous. Listening to what is being said in the

respective corners... I think it is a fair round, impressive on that

front foot, but at the same time there is an air of caution as he

moves forward, keeping Joe Ward on the back foot. He does not want to

fall short with his right hand which is why he is edging in. It is split.

Ward gets it, 2-1. Judges a and C favour the work of the number four

seed, hats a fair reflection of a competitive opening three minutes.

Through to the second round, and the atmosphere at Riocentro Pavilion six

is electric. Wonderful support from the fans here, in fraud by this 81

kilograms light heavyweight contest which burst into life with explosive

passages between, a good hand from Carlos Andres Mina.

Trying to lead his men with that hand. Carlos Andres Mina targets

with a good and straight right. You can see that as he comes forward, he

act aggressively, but in those final few inches he hesitates. It will

come to a shot, he is just waiting to throw the right hand. He knows

that is the shot that he wants to land and will do the most damage

against Ward. He targets the body but fell short on that occasion. The

boxers are struggling to hear the instructions of the referee, it is

quite it in here, that is a point off the card of Joe Ward, excessive

holding, a judgment from the referee, Mina walks in.

At the conclusion of this round, regardless of how it plays out, if

nobody is knocked out, a point will be removed from the school of Joe

Ward. Took the opening round for judges A and C, they scored in

favour of Mina. A point will be removed from Ward's score tally

after being penalised for the infraction of excessive holding. He

has to win this round, if he wins this round, the point is deducted

and it becomes 9-9, it's imperative he wins.

He may decide to go on the front that and pushes man back. Terrific

shot succession for Ward, setting him up with a southpaw left.

Twice in rapid succession. Good left hand to the body again.

Watch, level, he continues to be physical on the inside. These two

light heavyweight test the strength of one another. Mina is all brute

force and strength, isn't he? With his right hand, his speed cross

occasionally, square here. He would not let him off that. That is where

Ward has to punch. On the inside again, they both had

to do more on the inside. Ten second, the clapper is barely

audible here, such as the noise being produced by the fans.

BELL There is the bell, let's have a look

at how the scores are played out. Let's go to the blue corner and see

if we can listen to what is being said.

See what's working? Go full body... Wants him to be busier on the inside

more than anything, Joe Ward, not working the way he normally does.

Penalised for holding, that was a bad shot there. Heads nearly clash.

Both boxers missing their target. Trying to catch each other with

long-range punches. Let's have a look at the scores, it could be

vital... It's a 1-point deficit for judges be

and C, faced by Ward. Judge A has it the other way, it looks like Ward

won the round but one point taken away makes it a 9-9 round, that's

why Ward comes out blazing. The contest is up for grabs as we go

into the third and final round. You can see the Irish emphasising and

working across his body. That is what Ward is doing. Threes and fours

downstairs, not bad for Ward. Mina has to concentrate on his boxing

more. He's getting tied up on the inside, work on his distance.

He needs to create space, throw that right hand and finish with a left

hook. But he falls in on his opponent on occasion.

Again making mistakes coming forward but he gets away with it, surprising

from Joe Ward. He should be scoring as Mina comes forward there. Ward

pushes his man away, but Mina steps right back in, launching that right

hand with bad intentions as the action resumes. Once again... Ward

seems to invoke the ire of the referee. He's already got a warning

in the course of the second round. A double left hand from Mina. Ward

tries to time it with the southpaw left but it was partially blocked by

the man in red. Looking more tired now, Ward. He's

had to wait a long time to box. We spoke about this earlier. We went to

the Olympic Village. This does not do you any favours,

you have to get going in the tournament. In the first one, you

feel the pace a bit and it is affecting Ward in this last round, I

think. The referee again talking to Joe Ward, the Irishman has to watch

how he conducts himself. A cracking southpaw left as he comes in.

Look at how physical it is at close quarters. The referee is talking to

Joe Ward again. He is operating on the edge of the rule book, Joe Ward.

He is tired, Ward, the way he is holding. The rectory is going to

take another point. My goodness. -- the referee. That is calamitous, a

cracking right hand from Mina. He beat Joe Ward to the punch again.

But for the second round in succession, a point has been removed

from a total of Joe Ward for excessive holding. Once in Round 2

and once in Round 3 and the man from Ireland appears to be fading badly.

He is holding on again despite the repeated warnings. Tried the left to

the body again. I'm convinced that the buoy has done Joe Ward no good

at all and has lost him this contest -- bye. He has left everything in

the ring no doubt but this man was rugged and strong and intense

throughout the three rounds. Ward, serious disadvantage to overcome a

having point deducted in Round 2 and Round 3. Mina was rough and tough

and kept on coming. Not a bad shot from Joe Ward but I think the bye

and waiting has cost him. Mina already has one contest. We can

listen do has got it, don't think it is Ward.

Make no mistake, this will be an upset. And

ladies and gentlemen, the winner, by split decision... In the red

corner... Carlos Andres Mina! The competent Ecuadorian prevails by a

split decision victory over league tournament number four seed, the

number three ranked boxer in the world, eliminated. And the man who

has two World Championship medals under his belt from the previous two

editions, Joe Ward is out on his first Olympic contest after

receiving a bye in the first preliminary round. This is how, a

split decision victory in favour of Carlos Andres Mina. Joe Ward will

take no further part in the Olympic tournament as he is eliminated in

the second preliminary round. That was from just a few moments

ago. We will try to bring you some more boxing in the next few days

because it is one of those sports, everyday we are here, there is live

boxing taking place. It has not been a big Olympics so far for GB when it

comes to the ring them that if six of the 12 boxers who are now out.

Half have gone but we will continue to follow a success or failure of

those remaining. One thing we have not shown you and a lot of you have

requested this, is some basketball action. This is what is happening at

the moment in the Carioca Arena 2 stop it is half-time at the moment

between the dream team, USA, and Australia. Australia are actually

beating Team USA 54-49. We are going to join this in a few moments taking

you through the second half. We will be live a little later but Australia

are winning at the moment. We will see if they can come back in about

five or ten minutes time. It has been a great day for Team GB with

two gold medals and four bronze medals and one of those came for

Sally Conway in the 70 kilograms judo and this has been the story of

her day. The room 70 kilo judo contest and

Sally Conway making her first appearance -- the women's contest.

That is it. Not hanging around at all. Awarded the ippon with less

than a minute gone. Ippon for Sally Conway! What a reversal and what a

move! Ippon awarded for Sally Conway! And

Olympic semifinal awaits! A third ippon in a row.

That is amazing stuff, it will go into golden score. Sally Conway is

almost won this match three times. She has lost it! She has been taken

down. Sally Conway gets the medal! A

bronze medal and I have to say that she fully deserves it. Absolute

brilliance. Lovely to see a smiling Sally

Conway, delighted with her bronze medal and I should clear something

up, Joe Ward is obviously representing Ireland. There are so

many athletes the beating and hopefully you will forgive me that

error! We will try to keep you up-to-date -- athletes competing.

Apologies to everybody! That bring you the gold medal match from that

70 kilo category. Here we go, the final, gold and

silver up for grabs. Prepare to make some noise in this house because it

is time for the gold medal fight. It is Japan and Columbia deciding the

gold and silver here. Yuri Alvear of Colombia, 30 years of age already

had a bronze medal from London. She is in her second calibre games.

Haruka Tachimoto, so good on away here -- Olympic Games. She had some

super quick performances earlier on. She defeated the world number one in

her second outing. We thought at that stage that she was headed for a

medal and this match. Alvear spent time training in Japan. She has two

World Championships next to her name so the credentials of these two are

outstanding. Tachimoto only fought twice in 2015,

winning both grand slams and already in 2016, a grand slam in Paris. The

draw did not do her any favours. She has been pushed to the limit through

golden score a couple of times, Tachimoto. Alvear of Columbia might

be fresher. But we know that they will fight until the absolute end.

-- Columbia. This is going to be two completely

different styles, the very stand-up style of Tachimoto, she will be

going for the outside leg and you have to watch for the brutality of

the Colombian. Straightaway, Tachimoto does not like it. Could

you imagine what this would do for Colombia? A gold medal here, it

would be the first ever Olympic gold medal in judo for Colombia. Super

stuff. She is a great champion. I think she is 32 years of age so

probably her last Olympic Games but you never know. 30 years of age,

just looking, thank you. 34 probably is a bit too far in Tokyo but you

never know with Alvear. We know that Tachimoto will be there in the

running for Tokyo, whether she gets selected or not. The selectors do

all sorts of different things, as they have done by selecting her here

also and she has shown that they have made the right call. A penalty

here against Tachimoto but still a long time, just inside three minutes

remaining. They are trying to get two hands on around the back. Alvear

sort of got ahold. The referee gets involved again and we are back into

the middle. The tactic here for Alvear is to pull the head of

Tachimoto in and stop her from moving. Tachimoto is best when she

is moving. That left hand others will try to keep Alvear out. And

there it is, she has scored so many times with that, the snaking

technique, going around the outside of the leg. Two minutes 20 remaining

of this four-minute contest also the referee does not like that and they

moved and go up high. It looked as if Alvear had created some leverage.

The coaches with plenty to say in the break. This is where she is

best, look at that change of direction and it is going to be a

score the wazari. That is all over, I can tell you

now. Alvear will not get back up from that. It is going to be a gold

medal here. You can see the second going up and the score and it is 20

seconds and she has got the ippon! That was absolutely amazing from

Tachimoto and what the date she has had. The most amazing run of

performances from Tachimoto, all the way through. She defeated the world

number one first off and then went all the way through. She beat Laura

Vargas Koch in the semifinal and straight through against Alvear and

ippon. How good was that? That is the face

of an Olympic champion and a very tired face as well. Some of those

early round matches went deep into golden score but now she can let it

out, the tears from Tachimoto, the Olympic champion. They knew what

they were doing, the Japanese selectors. Japan have won almost 30%

of all medals ever in Olympic competition. I think she almost

thought about jumping into the stands but too much respect for the

sport for that. Continuing to bow to everybody including the Japanese

commentary team next to us. There are some tears as well because this

means a lot. Olympic gold and the disappointment there but with it of

course comes Olympic silver for Yuri Alvear. There is the champion.

Quite a finish to the women's 70 kilograms judo competition which

also provided bronze for Sally Conway, one of four bronze medals if

you have just come back in, for bronze medals for Team GB today and

two gold medals. We can bring you up-to-date because it has been a

wonderful Wednesday. Gold for Joe Clarke in the men's K1,

the first Olympics for the man from Stoke and he did the business. Also

gold for Jack Laugher and Chris Mears in the three metre men's

synchronised springboard final as they made history, best friend and

housemates, Commonwealth champions, they won their first medal last in

the World Championships and now they are Olympic champions. And those

bronze medals, we have shown you Sally Conway in the 70 kilograms

judo. She finished ninth four years ago but this time has bronze. Same

colour for Steven Scott in the men's double trap, seeing off fellow

Briton Tim Kneale in the bronze medal match. He loved it! Chris

Froome got the first medal of the day in the time trial. Fabian

Cancellara of Switzerland took gold. And the final bronze to bring you up

to date, Max Whitlock, the first gymnast from Great Britain on the

podium in an Olympics in 108 years for the men, incredible stuff. And a

reminder, if you were watching yesterday, we spoke to Mike from the

USA. The was saying there was no way that Team USA were going to struggle

in a basketball and he is probably right. But at half-time in the

Carioca Arena 2 they are 54-49 down against Australia. The coach does

not look that happy. Maybe they know they are in a match. Those that you

have been asking for basketball, we are now going to deliver the goods

for you so let's go over to the Carioca Arena 2 for the superstars,

the dream team of the USA taking on Australia, trailing 54-49 at

half-time. Joe Ward again. He is operating on

the edge of the rule book, Joe Ward. It has been a remarkable first half

from Australia, they are leading the United States by five points, they

have put the USA under real pressure. Can the US go on with it

shall mark will individual talent shines through in the second half?

They are being tested for the first time at this Olympic Games in the

US, level with Venezuelan at quarter time in the 1st quarter, then they

took complete control. Here they are being pushed all the way to

half-time. Kevin Durant is yet to get going for the USA. At half-time,

Australia have 54, the USA have 49. Men's basketball, the preliminary

group A game. They have won their opening two matches, a third win in

the quarterfinals is pretty much guaranteed. All set for what is

going to be a thrilling 3rd quarter, Australia's defensive pressure has

been exemplary. The USA need to step it up, they're shooting has been

off, Australia have been fantastic. A big 3rd quarter in store for

Australia and the United States. It is the 3rd quarter in the men's

basketball, preliminary round between Australia and the USA.

DeMarcus Cousins in there to prevent the lay-up from Patty Mills.

Australia from the restart... Ron cousins misses it, and eventually

gets it in. He just gave up really. Australia's lead is down to three.

Dellavedova put it up for Baines, now Australia are missing

opportunities. It is the USA, there is little room for error. It has

been into an staff, a fast paced game at an extremely high level, --

end to end stuff. Australia led by five at half-time. The US are now

getting into gear, Kevin Durant 43, knocking it down effortlessly. The

USA are level. Is that the moment things really start to turn?

Dellavedova putting up a shot after being fouled by elo Anthony. --

Carmelo Anthony. Eight points for Kevin Durant,

Australia have done so well to keep the US offence quiet. Trying to dish

it off for Dellavedova, but leaving it for Cousins. The USA are in

front. Taking them less than two minutes of this 3rd quarter to

regain the lead. Dellavedova, to Baines. Slowing things right down,

Australia, their tactic in the first half. Working to great affect,

particularly defensively. Missing shots, that was not happening in the

first half, they have not yet scored in this 3rd quarter. The USA on a

7-0 run. Irving, with brilliant skills Australia called time down by

four, they need to take a breather. Chi reopening has been strong in

this 3rd quarter, seven points for him now. -- Kyrie Irving. No way was

Dellavedova going to prevent that one from getting in. Much better

from the USA point of view, 9-0 to begin the 3rd quarter, they have

retaken the lead, and are ahead by four.

Keep playing aggressive on the rim. Offensively, get some emotion and

move it. Wrap them up! The Australians are fully revved up for

this one. They have six of their players playing in the United States

for the NBA. Chi reopening is a former team-mate of Matthew

Dellavedova. He moved to the Milwaukee Bucks after losing the NBA

title. They will be hoping that they can take this one in the second

half. A four point lead for the USA, it was a 5-point lead for Australia

at half-time. Ingles runs into trouble and gets the pass out to

Patty Mills who puts it in brilliantly over the arm of the

markers cousins. Patty Mills has had an extremely good game, looking very

fired up against the other NBA stars. Dellavedova... Driving the

shot away but it was difficult under pressure. A foul called on both

good, pleading his innocence, a two-point lead for the US, that was

the foul from Bogart on Irving. -- Andrew Bogut. Not happy with the

aggressiveness on contact from Dellavedova, the referees know about

his displeasure. -- Andrew Bogut. Kevin Durant is yet to get going,

they are taking time, they want to slow them down, Australia, keep them

outside. Again, it is working on that occasion but the shot clock is

running down on Anthony, it was pressure three. Dellavedova picks it

up, Patty Mills with a quick passout. Joe Ingles almost putting

Australia back in front. Australia regained their defensive pressure

which served them so well in the first half, fighting for every ball.

Just two points in it here. United States were well clear in their last

two games, but here they are being tested. The rebound offensively has

been remarkable. That shows how strong the extra alien defence has

been. There have been so many shots and follow-up from the US --

Australian defence. Andrew Bogut. Joe Ingles plays it

off for Andrew Bogut. A patient approach from Australia. Andrew

Bogut finishes a wonderful move from Australia. They talked about having

movements cutting, that is what Australia did and it opened the gap

for Andrew Bogut to finish it off. It is 58-58, Australia level once

more. Kevin Durant restores the US lead.

Australia had to play the perfect game really if they are to go on and

win this. Bairstow leading edge for Ingles -- leaving it for Joe Ingles.

That knocks down the long range, too heavy. Australia are keeping up with

the USA, they are going toe to toe here. The question is, can they keep

it up? Andrew Bogut got in ahead of Cousins, it looks like the foul goes

against the USA. Andrew Bogut comes up with a steal, it is a foul on

Cousins. Just dragging Andrew Bogut there, that is where contact was

made. It is going to be an Australian ball for a personal foul

for Cousins. Andrew Bogut to Dellavedova, who

lost the ball. It is USA possession, Dellavedova thought it came off an

American player last. Play Thompson -- Clay Thompson checking back in

for the US, Dellavedova has had a remarkable night with nine assists.

Averaging 11.5 assists per game. Just about every minute for

Australia as well, he has incredible fitness levels. Thompson with the

pressure, that is what he does so well, how many times has he done

that for the Golden State Warriors? Taking the pass perfectly, knocking

down the treble. Mills emulates Thompson, they do so. The

Australians are going blow for blow. Anything you can do, I can do just

as well, says Patty Mills. Both teams shooting well from the

outside, Anthony runs into trouble with Bairstow. Blocked by Deirdre

Jordan. No way that Bairstow was getting that one over him! --

DeAndre Jordan. Timing that leap to perfection. Australia still with

possession. Dellavedova, it is 63-63. Breaking off for three, that

soft target. Thompson to Durand, it is contact, a foul on Andrew Bogut.

A bit of toing and froing going on. Kevin Durant, last time he drove,

Bairstow took his -- stood his ground but this time, Andrew Bogut

moved away, working out if Kevin Durant strew the foul here... --

through the foul here. It has been a really intense battle between the

two sides. The USA may be slightly off with their shooting, but they

have been pressured by fantastic Australian defence. Kevin Durant,

hitting it from the foul line, his first attempt up to 11 points. For

from 13, not numbers typically associated with Kevin Durant. 100%

from the foul line. The USA are leading by two. Andrew Bogut,

breaking it off to Mills. Happy to take their time, the Australians.

The crew one has a shot from the edge, unsuccessful. The foul is

called here -- Andrew Bogut. It is on Cyle Larin. -- it is from Kyle

Lowry. Larry on Bairstow, Mills for three, but just off target. Green

sees it over the line. They were down by five points at half-time,

the USA, now they are trailing in the 3rd quarter. It is a USA ball. A

lot of stoppages now for both teams, into that period where things get

very intense. Kyle Lowry. Thompson, they shut down that attempt. Lowry,

driving straight through, in off the board from Kyle Lowry, the lead is

up to four for the USA. Australia have kept in touch, they led

throughout a lot of the 2nd quarter, into half-time. Mills, and finishing

comfortably. Great movement from the Australians in offence. They find

the gap so well. The United States is so difficult to

contain with the individual players but Bogut stopped Lowry. Bairstow

runs away with it, Mills for three. The fast break is on for the USA,

Durant, no foul called but it does not go in. Stolen by Lowry, unfairly

says the referee and it is a foul on Lowry.

Incredible stuff, end to end. Kevin Durant just running into Bogut,

there was nothing called. Durant may have felt he got a foul and put up

the shot. The follow-up was unsuccessful as well, look at the

desperation from David Anderson. Two minutes 18 to play in this third

quarter and the USA getting pushed hard by Australia. Two point in it,

the USA have the lead. Bains back on for Australia, Ingles. -- this Aron

Baynes. Offensive foul called. A reprieve for the United States.

Larry Butler, we have not seen much of him so far, the Chicago Bulls

player -- Lowry. Jordan, quickly to birdie at that the quickly to Green.

-- quickly to Green. Draymond Green for three and it is tipped away but

that is a foul against DeAndre Jordan.

It is going to be intentional as well because it is two shots for

Aron Baynes. Eight a plastic clap from DeAndre Jordan, that will not

endear him to directory a sarcastic -- sarcastic clap. A chance for

Australia to go level again. Aron Baynes knocks down the first. He

plays for the Detroit Pistons in the USA. He will be very familiar with

all of these American players. And not afraid to have a chat either.

He is two from two and Australia are at level once more with just over 90

seconds left in the third quarter. What a job Andrej Lemanis has done

with this team, tactically brilliant. So well marshalled,

particularly defensively and in front their movement has been

fantastic. Draymond Green leaving it for Klay Thompson, long range

attempt and he is normally very good from there. Somehow it is kept in,

Lowry. Driving them out to Butler, he has time to set himself but it is

short. Picked up by Lowry. Foul called on Baynes.

Good offensive rebound for Kyle Lowry. Baynes is in foul trouble

here. The fourth personal foul and the fourth team foul for Australia.

Tussling with the Andre Jordan. They were talking to each other before.

The shot clock was reset. Lowry 43, off target. Both teams struggling

somewhat from outside right now. It looked like he was going to the

shot. Anderson. Can Australia take the lead going into the third

quarter? That would be remarkable. Anderson misses. Even going this

blog against the USA has been a fantastic effort from Australia.

Greene picks up the basket and the foul. Brilliant from Draymond Green.

His future team-mate at the Warriors, Kevin Durant was up and

applauding. He took the contact from Bairstow and put up the shot. He

will go to the line to add the extra point.

The United States leading by three now. Full-court press almost from

Klay Thompson. Australia still patient. They are

not in any hurry am still well in this contest which is a remarkable

feat against the number one team in the world. 14 times gold medallists.

Ryan Broekhoff just losing it and Lowry comes away with it. A quick

pass to Anthony. He cannot get the three and that is the end of the 3rd

quarter. It has been better from the USA. They have outshot Australia

21-13 and they are leading, 70-67. We will be back for the 4th quarter.

Team USA leading by three points. We are down on Copacabana beach and

normally at this time of night there is stuff going on. We have one chap,

he has an Australian hat. Are you Australian? I will take that as a

no! There are not many people around tonight. Normally we have been

having people fishing, people on the beach playing something called

fresco ball. I want to bring you that live at some stage but it is

not happening tonight. And we don't have Antony Worrall Thompson which

is a huge disappointment to so many of you. We always have some circuit

training going on but it is obviously weather dependent and

tonight it is not happening and even our man with his Australian hat is

leaving us. Not much is going on but thankfully there has been loads

going on and it has been a great day for Team GB. We have had two gold

medals and four bronze medals. They have been a few days when we have

thought where they were coming from. Until today, we were leading in the

countries that finished in fourth place and missed out on medals. We

will have a little headline update if you have just come in. Here are

the headlines to tell you where Team GB are today.

Gold for Joe Clarke in the men's K1. Gold for Jack Laugher and Chris

Mears in the three metres men's synchronised springboard final. A

bronze in the judo for Sally Conway in the 70 kilograms. Also bronze for

Steven Scott in the men's double trap, beating fellow Brit Tim Kneale

in the bronze medal match. The first medal of the day came for Chris

Froome, bronze in the time trial this morning. And medal number six,

Max Whitlock, the first gymnast in the all-around final on the podium

in 108 years. Let's go back to the basketball, we

are into the 4th quarter. We can see if Australia, who have just made it

level, can they do not quote the unthinkable but many people thought

this American side would come nowhere near defeat at this Olympics

but we are in the 4th quarter and Australia have just taken the lead.

They are leading by two with less than nine minutes to play. Anthony

gets the basket. It does count for the US. He picked up a foul from

Anderson and Anthony will go to the line to try to put the US back in

front. That was the move finished off by Ingles, some great passing

from Australia. Ingles is another one of the players based in the US

with the Utah Jazz. They have had so much to applaud in this game.

And the attempt is missed by Anthony. 72-72. Dellavedova for

Ingles. Bairstow. Anderson, thought about the shot.

The clock is running down, down to five, Dellavedova goes for it and

well short. Good defending from the USA, they forced the error and

Australia had nowhere to go. Andrej Lemanis talks about movement but it

was a bit lacking then. Just over eight minutes to play. Few would

have thought Australia would be in this position, level with the USA

and that has gone out and it will be an Australian ball. Durant with the

error. Turnover from the US. It was a difficult pass, it must be said,

from Irving. Dellavedova. Anderson. He picks up the foul. Kyrie Irving

not having the best night of his career with the USA. A third

personal foul for him. Ingles. Anderson. Having a remarkable game.

The shot clock is down again. Dellavedova as to get this out and

it is well short. It does not hit the rim and considered not a shot

made so eight shot clock violation. Less than eight minutes to play. The

US defence has been pretty good, it must be said. They have forced a

couple of errors now. A couple of shot clock violations from

Australia. Can the Boomers go on with it? Anthony with the three! He

waited and thought about it and said yes, I will take this. Dellavedova

for Bairstow and they are back within one.

The Australian women's team also in attendance. Anthony. And it is

back-to-back triples from Carmelo Anthony and that might be what takes

the United States through here, the remarkable shooting from outside and

they are leading by four and time-out is called. It is 74-78.

Carmelo Anthony, so difficult to stop from outside, he has hit a game

high 25 points. That is including seven three pointers.

Australia have had little answer to Anthony's shooting from outside.

They have done well to stop Durant for most of the game, there has been

a running battle between him and Andrew Bogut. A real physical,

inquisitive encounter, great intensity from both teams here.

Australia have gone toe to toe with the United States fought so long now

but could this just be the moment where the US start to pull away? --

for so long. The United States will be looking to

finish strongly but Australia have kept up with them the whole way up

until this point. Dellavedova has been providing the assists, 11 for

him now which is about what he has averaged in the first two games.

Another strong performance, five rebounds and five points, he is a

tireless worker. I don't think he has had a break yet, he has played

every single minute. Australia get things restarted in this final

quarter, seven minutes to play and they are down by four. They lead by

five at half-time. Ingles insightful Mills, almost loses it and puts up

the shot and it is well off the mark -- inside for Mills. Irving to

Thompson. They have defended extremely well,

Australia, and kept the USA at bay, particularly from inside but when

you have shooters like Durant, who has not been at his best but Anthony

and Thompson, it is a difficult task to keep them completely quiet.

Durant for three points. He has been off tonight, Kevin Durant.

Thompson just holding onto the ball. Happy slowing down the pace, the US.

Irving, getting the screen from Jordan, and knocked down by Currie

Irving, the lead is down to six now. Dellavedova, from the foul line,

that was brilliant -- Kyrie Irving. Amongst Australia's best, as he has

been in the opening games. Thompson in for the rebound, he files his

opponent and it will be an Australia ball. He's been in the thick of it,

Klay Thompson, scratches on his arm. Given by the Australians, that's how

they usually play, a fantastic defensive tactical now is added to

their game. The offensive movement is impressive. The way they

performed in their opening two games, you would have to say that

Australia is within medal contention. Patty Mills, for free...

-- three. Has not been off target too many times, Mills in this one.

He goes for free here... The United States lead is out to seven. They