After losing 31-7 loss to Fiji in their semi-final, the Aussies Rugby Sevens regrouped to score first against South Africa in the Bronze medal match.
However, the Australians was left shattered after missing out on a Paris 2024 bronze medal by the barest of margins, with South Africa scoring with the last play of the match to win it 26-19.
Trailing Zambia 4-2 at half-time, the Matildas rallied in the second half to score four goals in one of the greatest comebacks in Olympic football history.
The result gives Australia a much-needed three points after their opening loss to Germany, and gives them some buffer-room heading into their third and final group game against the USA on Thursday.
‘Greatest comeback in history’
THE Australian Rugby Sevens side has finished fourth at the Paris Olympics, with Campsie-born Dietrich Roache playing a vital role, and former Bankstown Lions star Mary Fowler’s Matildas have kept their quest for an Olympic medal alive after an incredible come-from-behind win over Zambia on Monday.
