Round-up: Australia conceded an early goal but steadied to win 2-1 and avoid a South African upset but there was defeat for the men’s water polo team
Australia overcome nerves to come from a goal down and win 2-1The Hockeyroos will seek to add polish to their defensive grit after avoiding a South African ambush in a 2-1 Olympic opening win. The world No 5 Australians were caught out early by the world No 18 side and could have easily trailed by more than 1-0 at quarter-time at a sun-drenched Stade Yves-du-Manoir.
The Hockeyroos are three-time Olympic champions but have not reached the semi-finals since claiming their last title in Sydney, 24 years ago.water polo
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