Great Britain’s women meet Australia in the quarter-finals of the Tokyo Olympics’ football tournament today.
Each nation is out to take another step towards a medal, with Team GB coach Hege Riise’s side looking to continue their unbeaten run at the tournament. A late goal from Caroline Weir secured a point against Canada in their final group-stage game to avoid a quarter-final clash with Brazil. The Matildas, meanwhile, enter the knockout stages of the competition having secured an impressive draw against the USA.
Riise remains confident in her side ahead of kick-off, however. “I believe strongly in this team, a great team always finds a way to come back and we did,” she said this week. “Closer to the finish [against Canada] we started to get some momentum, luckily we were good enough to get the goal. It was an important goal [from Weir], we top the group, we’re staying here and have a little bit more rest so we are happy.
“There are always things you want to improve on, we have played three games against three good opponents and have performed better and better. We haven’t been together that long so we’ll improve every game. Overall we looked strong and confident and that will be important going forward.”
Follow live updates from the Tokyo 2020 match below.
Tokyo Olympics: GB 0-0 Australia
16 min: It has been all GB for the past few minutes with three close chances for the team.
Australia look slightly shaken but their defence so far is holding out.
Sarah Rendell30 July 2021 10:17
Tokyo Olympics: GB 0-0 Australia
A long-range strike from Walsh looks like it was heading wide but it smacks the post.
Sarah Rendell30 July 2021 10:16
Tokyo Olympics: GB 0-0 Australia
Great footwork at the far edge of the box feeds Daly but the offside flag is raised.
Sarah Rendell30 July 2021 10:15
Tokyo Olympics: GB 0-0 Australia
11 min: What a chance for Daly!
A huge run from Hemp sees her feed a ball to Daly. It looks as though the Houston Dash star would have been offside if that had gone in.
Sarah Rendell30 July 2021 10:13
Tokyo Olympics: GB 0-0 Australia
10 min: Australia are building well into this game.
They haven’t been shaken by the long period of possession from GB and are being patient.
Sarah Rendell30 July 2021 10:12
Tokyo Olympics: GB 0-0 Australia
7 min: Daly gives the ball away with a foul on Catley.
Australia opt for a long-range free kick with Kerr almost getting a boot to a chance at goal!
Sarah Rendell30 July 2021 10:09
Tokyo Olympics: GB 0-0 Australia
6 min: Australia have the first corner of the game.
Foord takes the punt but the opportunity isn’t capitalised on.
Sarah Rendell30 July 2021 10:07
Tokyo Olympics: GB 0-0 Australia
5 min: Weir takes the kick but Carpenter heads away.
Walsh gets the rebound to get a shot on target but it’s saved well by Micah.
Sarah Rendell30 July 2021 10:06
Tokyo Olympics: GB 0-0 Australia
4 min: Free kick for GB, a great position for the team!
Sarah Rendell30 July 2021 10:05
Tokyo Olympics: GB 0-0 Australia
3 min: GB have dominated possession in the last few minutes, they have brought a sense of calm to the match.
Both sides are finding their feet but Riise’s side are in the driving seat at the moment.
Sarah Rendell30 July 2021 10:05
