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Great Britain women's bid for Olympic glory was ended by Australia in an agonising 4-3 defeat after extra-time.
A last-gasp equaliser and a missed penalty cost Team GB a place in the semi-finals after Ellen White's double had give them a 2-1 lead going into the final minute of normal time.
But a defensive lapse at the death allowed Sam Kerr to haul Australia level and take the match to extra-time.
Caroline Weir then missed from the spot before goals from Mary Fowler and Kerr sent the Brits spinning out, with White completing her hat-trick in vain.
Great Britain started well and Keira Walsh crashed a shot against the post with Teagan Micah beaten but, against the run of play, Australia took the lead after 35 minutes.
Demi Stokes conceded a corner and when Arsenal's Stephanie Catley whipped the ball in Alanna Kennedy beat Leah Williamson to head in from six yards.
But White was again Team GB's hero when she levelled after 57 minutes.
The Manchester City striker latched on to Lauren Hemp's cross and glanced a fine header across Micah from eight yards.
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GOAL! White gives hope with hat-tick! GOAL! Kerr settles it in extra time? GOAL! Fowler via a deflection GOAL! Kerr forces extra time GOAL! White again! GOAL! White heads home equaliser GOAL! Kennedy opens scoring!Live updates
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What an epic match.
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Both sets of players are on their knees. Exhaustion and emotion overtakes them.
GB are out!
All over!
Ellen White scored a hat-trick but it’s not enough as Australia hold on to win 4-3 and reach the semi-finals.
What a game.
GB 3-4 Australia
120 mins - Into the last minute...
GB 3-4 Australia
118 mins - Fran Kirby wins a corner...
GB 3-4 Australia
117 mins - No idea what formation GB are playing now. It’s very narrow and Millie Bright is up front.
Forwards!
GB 3-4 Australia
116 mins - What a game! I doubt many neutrals are watching but they’ll certainly have enjoyed this one!
GB 3-4 Australia - WHITE HAT-TRICK
Well hang on there!
Ellen White has a hat-trick, another superb header to loft it into the far corner after Australia can’t clear a corner.
There’s hope for GB!
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