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Just as their path to gold had been blown wide open, the Kookaburras’ Olympic men’s hockey campaign came crashing down in a 2-0 quarter-final loss to the Netherlands. Two second-half goals were enough for the Dutch to exact some revenge on Sunday after losing in a shoot-out at the same stage to Australia in Tokyo three years ago. The Kookaburras entered as offensive powerhouses and Pro League champions, among the fancies to end a 20-year drought and claim a second Olympic title.
“We were well prepared to perform well. Some people might say we underperformed ... but there are marginal differences between losing and winning and today didn’t go our way.” Australia pulled 250-game goalkeeper Andrew Charter for the final four minutes, replacing him with whippet Jake Whetton as they desperately chased goals. But they weren’t rewarded, a penalty corner for a Dutch foot missed and Australia unable to review after burning their only referral in the first quarter.
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