That one win turned into a streak for the United States women’s basketball team in Atlanta, with Dawn Staley becoming the heartbeat of a team of legends as its point guard.īy the end of those games, it was nine in a row, the U.S. "Tonight we shocked the world and hopefully we can keep on shocking the world as we move on through the tournament.It started with a bounce back, a recovery from a loss to leave Barcelona in 1992 with a bronze. "The opposition tonight, they’re one of the biggest nations in the world. "To all the Australians out there, it’s such a big moment in football.
"It’s an unreal feeling, such hard work," he told Channel 7 after the game. Wales, who was a late inclusion in to the Olyroos squad, was understandably ecstatic with the result. Every single player, outstanding #Olympics2021🇦🇺- Rob Cornthwaite July 22, 2021 Had the better of them with eleven as well. #Tokyo2020 #AUSVARG- Alister Nicholson July 22, 2021ĭeng, Souttar, Atkinson, McGree, Metcalfe stood out but you couldn’t fault anyone. Very special when Australia pulls off a major upset in the world game.
#ARGvAUS #GoAustralia #Tokyo2020 /JN17hB4nYO- Olyroos July 22, 2021 Remarkably, Tilio kicked the goal just 30 seconds after coming onto the pitch as a substitute.įULL TIME | World: Shocked. The Australian under-23 side went in as massive underdogs but got their noses in front when Lachie Wales tapped in a goal in the 14th minute.Īrgentina was dealt a major blow just before halftime when Francisco Ortega was controversially given his second yellow card and sent off for pushing Australia's Riley McGree in the box.įrom then on it was the Olyroos' game to lose and Marco Tilio sealed the deal in the 80th minute with a sensational goal from outside the penalty box. The Olyroos have caused an upset for the ages, defeating football superpowers Argentina 2-0 in their first match of the Tokyo Olympics.
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