The semi final late drama line-up in the men's Football competition was confirmed on Day 8 of the Games, but not without plenty of late drama.Mexico survived a stunning Senegal comeback as they won a Wembley thriller 4-2 after extra-time to reach their first Olympic Games semi-final since 1968.The Mexicans blew a two-goal lead with just over 20 minutes remaining, but Tottenham's Giovani dos Santos and substitute Hector Herrera punished extra-time errors to set up a guaranteed medal match.Poor defending also saw Mexico go 2-0 ahead through Jorge Enriquez and Javier Aquino before Senegal scored twice in seven minutes to equalise through Moussa Konate's fifth goal of the tournament and a header from substitute Ibrahima Balde.The Africans, who finished runners-up to Great Britain in Group A, also wasted a succession of chances in what was arguably the match of the tournament so far.Mexico will now meet Japan, who maintained their pursuit of double Olympic Games Football gold as the men followed the women into the last four courtesy of a routine 3-0 win over Egypt.Women's World Cup holders Japan stunned Brazil yesterday to set up a semi-final clash with France at Wembley on Monday.Just 24 hours later, the men clinched their own Wembley date, with Kensuke Nagai, captain Maya Yoshida and Yuki Otsu all on target in their quarter-final clash with 10-man Egypt, who had defender Saadeldin Saad sent off.Leandro Damiao fired Brazil into the last four as they overcame a major scare against nine-man Honduras to win 3-2.The Internacional striker cancelled out Mario Martinez's stunning opener, and after Neymar had done the same from the penalty spot following Roger Espinoza's equally eye-catching 48th-minute finish, Damiao booked a trip to Old Trafford on Tuesday with his second goal.Honduras played a full part in a thrilling encounter at a packed St James' Park despite having midfielder Wilmer Crisanto sent off with just 32 minutes gone and Espinoza at the end, both for two bookings.In the final game of the night, Great Britain went out in painful fashion as they finished 1-1 with Republic of Korea but then lost a penalty shootout 5-4.Chelsea striker Daniel Sturridge missed the vital last kick, allowing Celtic's Ki Sungyueng to send the Koreans into a last four meeting with Brazil.
2012 Olympic LiveDay 8
London Olympics 2012 Medal Tally
 |
|
|
| USA | 26 | 11 | 15 | 52 |
|
| China | 25 | 16 | 12 | 53 |
|
| Great Britain | 11 | 7 | 8 | 26 |
|
| Republic of Korea | 9 | 3 | 5 | 17 |
|
| France | 8 | 6 | 8 | 22 |
|
| Germany | 5 | 9 | 6 | 20 |
|
| Italy | 5 | 5 | 3 | 13 |
|
| Kazakhstan | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
|
| DPR Korea | 4 | 0 | 1 | 5 |
|
| Russia | 3 | 15 | 9 | 27 |
|
| Netherlands | 3 | 1 | 4 | 8 |
|
| South Africa | 3 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
|
| New Zealand | 3 | 0 | 4 | 7 |
|
| Japan | 2 | 10 | 12 | 24 |
|
| Cuba | 2 | 2 | 1 | 5 |
|
| Hungary | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5 |
|
| Poland | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
|
| Ukraine | 2 | 0 | 4 | 6 |
|
| Australia | 1 | 11 | 2 | 14 |
|
| Romania | 1 | 4 | 2 | 7 |
|
| Canada | 1 | 3 | 6 | 10 |
|
| Belarus | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6 |
|
| Denmark | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 |
|
| Czech Republic | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
|
| Brazil | 1 | 1 | 4 | 6 |
|
| Slovenia | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
|
| Lithuania | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
|
| Venezuela | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
|
| Ethiopia | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
|
| Switzerland | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
|
| Georgia | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
|
| Mexico | 0 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
|
| Sweden | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
|
| Colombia | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
|
| Spain | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
|
| India | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
|
| Serbia | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
|
| Belgium | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
|
| Mongolia | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
|
| Norway | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
|
| Kenya | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
|
| Indonesia | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
|
| Taipei (Chinese Taipei) | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
|
| Egypt | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
|
| Croatia | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
|
| Thailand | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
|
| Slovakia | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
|
| Republic of Moldova | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
|
| Greece | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
|
| Singapore | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
|
| Honk Kong, China | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
|
| Islamic Republic of Iran | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
|
| Tunisia | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
|
| Azerbaijan | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
|
| Uzbekistan | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
|
| Qatar | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
|
|
|
This is the end of this new Olympic Day. Thank you for following us and tomorrow!
Relive the day in picture
It's over between Nigeria and Argentina . Led by 20 points at halftime, Africans finally bow "only" 14 points (93-79). Luis Scola 22 points, finished top scorer of the game.
In beach volleyball, Americans Misty May-Treanor and Kerri Walsh Jennings advanced to the quarterfinals by dominating the Netherlands in straight sets Ierse Keizer-Van (21/13 21/12). In men, the pair also qualified American Gibb-Rosenthal for the quarter.
The podium in the heptathlon upset
Disqualified in the 800m,
Lilli Schwarzkopf was finally reinstated! The German ends so 2
e in the heptathlon Jessica Ennis behind the British. Result, Russian Tatyana Chernova is relegated to third place while the Ukrainian Lyudmyla Yosypenko is ejected from the podium! Ukraine has appealed.
The most decorated athlete in history at the Olympics (22 medals including 18 gold), Michael Phelps received a trophy in this regard. He left the world of swimming on a new title with the 4x100m medley 4 American.
Fraser keeps his title of 100m
Shelly-Ann Fraser resists return of Carmelita Jeter, throwing his chest forward on the line. Enough to retain his title obtained four years ago in Beijing. The clock is 10'' 75. Jeter is second at 10'' 78. Veronica Campbell-Brown brings a deuxème medal to Jamaica with bronze (10'' 81).
What a night for British athletics round-up its third gold medal with Jessica Ennis (heptathlon), Greg Rutherford (length) and therefore Mo Farah (10 000m).
Farah deposed the king Bekele
Mo Farah Olympic champion! Nobody was able to climb the British of Somali origin (27'30'' 42) over the last 400 meters. The American Galen Rupp (27'30'' 90) creates huge surprise by winning the silver medal. Tariku Bekele was third (27'31'' 43), before his older brother Kenenisa (27'32'' 44) that does not succeed then tripled.
The surprise Rutherford in length
Britain decidedly to the party tonight in athletics.After the coronation of Jessica Ennis, Greg Rutherford won the gold in a "small" final length (8.31 m). Australian Mitchell Watt (8.16 m) finished second.The American Will Claye (8.12 m) is third.
Ennis gold
Expected by a whole people, Jessica Ennis has not failed. The Columbia is a point of honor to win the series and became the 800 meters Olympic champion in the heptathlon in a stadium into a frenzy. She signed during a national record with 6,955 points. The Russian Chernova (6628) and the Ukrainian Yosypenko (6618 points) completed the podium.
First defeat of Experts
The last shot of Daniel Narcisse is repelled by Gustavsson! The Blues bow against Iceland (30-29) and concede defeat in their first competition. First place in the group becomes almost inaccessible.
In weightlifting, the Kazakh Ilya Ilyin retained his Olympic title in 94 kg with a total of 418 kg raised.Russian Alexandr Ivanov's silver medalist. The Moldovan Anatoli Ciricu completed the podium.
The kings of the USA Swimming
After the last coronation, the United States have flown over the swimming events with 30 medals including 16 gold. China (10 medals including 5 gold) finished second and nation, crowing, France ranks third with a harvest history (4 gold, 2 silver, 1 bronze).
Phelps finishes on a 18th title
Nathan Adrian is untouchable and provides the title in the U.S. (3'29'' 35) followed by Japan (3'31'' 26) and Australia (3'31'' 58). Michael Phelps ends his career so on the 22nd Olympic medal and an 18th title. He could not be otherwise for the greatest swimmer in history.
The Americans too strong
The victory and the world record for Missy Franklin, Rebecca Soni, Dana Vollmer and Allison Schmitt!American women outperform the final of 4x100m medley 4 (3'24'' 98) ahead of Australia (3'26'' 91) and Japan (3'28'' 22).
The women's epee team returns to China! Chinese women beat South Korea in the finals (39-25). The United States drop the bronze.
The Williams sisters in final
Serena and Venus Williams will defend their title in women's doubles. The Americans beat the Russian pair Kirilenko, Petrova (7/5 6/4). They are opposed to the Czechs Hlavackova-Hradecka for a third Olympic title together. Serena can make a double after his coronation in singles today.
Yang Sun Superstar
Huge Sun Yang ! The Chinese won the 1500 meters final by signing a new world record (14'31'' 02). He had already won the 400m, 200m and finished second behind Yannick Agnel. Canadian Ryan Cochrane (14'39'' 63, record of the Americas) and Tunisian Oussama Mellouli (14'40'' 31) completed the podium.
No final Soumare
Great start to Miriam Soumare! But the French did not take the distance and finished fifth in 11'' 13. No regret for it, which is found in the 200. The Nigerian Okagbare (10'' 92) and Madison American (10'' 92) will be candidates for the medal. The final is scheduled at 22:55.
Kromowidjodjo will offer the doubled
Ranomi Kromowidjodjo is the best sprinter in the world. Winner of the 100m, the Dutch realized the double by winning the 50m freestyle (24'' 05, Olympic record). It comes ahead of Belarusian Aliaksandra Herasimenia (24'' 28) and her compatriot Marleen Veldhuis (24'' 39).
Experts are tested
Meanwhile, the start of the match between France and Iceland is given. The first major appointment for the experts between two undefeated teams. This meeting was the poster of the last Olympic final.
Dramatic outcome in the small final of the women's epee team event. The United States is needed ahead of Russia (31-30) on a last touch of Courtney Hurley and grabbed the bronze. The final between China to South Korea.
Coquard leads after the first 3 tests
Superb Bryan Coquard ! The French won the race to eliminate the omnium.Result, he became head of the race after the first day. Three races are scheduled Sunday.
The 20 km walk for Chen
Chen Ding is Olympic champion's 20km walk. The Chinese won in 1h18'46, new Olympic record. The Guatemalan Barrondo Erick took second place ahead of another Chinese, Wang Zhen. The French Bertrand reel finished 8th (1h20'16).
French tennis medalists
Title and RM for the British
Coronation and new world record for
Britain in track cycling. Women won the team pursuit in 3'14'' 051, new reference time. The United States finished second.Canada finished third.
Equalization of
Brazil against Honduras. Leandro Damiao just reset the counters to zero (1-1, 38th). Honduras plays to 10 for 33 minutes.
The sacred Bryan at the expense of the French
Enormous defense of Americans that are needed in two innings finally face
Michael Llodra and
Jo-Wilfried Tsonga (6/4 7/6). The French will have to settle for the silver medal.
Side of badminton, the Chinese
Tian and
Zhao have become Olympic champions of the double by beating the Japanese and Kakiwa Fujii (2-0, 21/10 25/23).
RM for the British
Another world record for
Britain in track cycling. From the 1
st round of the women's pursuit, the British established a new time reference (3'14'' 682). They are obviously the favorites for the final scheduled at 18h42.
Mexico joined Japan
The Mexican is in the semifinals of the men's tournament football. The Mexicans came to end after extension of Senegal (4-2). They will face Japan in the finals.
First set for Bryan
The input break granted by the French heavy. The Bryan brothers have won the first round against
Tsonga, Llodra (6/4).
The joy of Benneteau and Gasquet
Team USA suffered
That it was difficult for Americans! LeBron James (20 points), Carmelo Anthony (20 points) and others have nearly caught out by Lithuania (99-94) in group A.Kleiza has particularly made misery to
Team USA with 25 points.
Rosannagh Maclennan is Olympic champion on the trampoline. The Canadian, with a score of 57.305 points, resisted the Chinese Huang, 2
e (56.730), and He, 3
th (55.950).
And that made it 2-0 for
Mexico against Senegal. Aquino signed second embodiment (63).
In badminton, the Chinese
Xuerui Li is the new Olympic champion. She dominated the final teammate Wang Yihan. (2-1, 21/15 21/23 21/17).
Reau snatched the bronze
After stopping suspense,
Delphine Reau will finally offer the bronze. The French missed his third shot at the dam while the Slovakian Zuzana Stefecekova was a faultless and harvest money.
The bronze-Gasquet Benneteau
This is for
Richard Gasquet and
Julien Benneteau !The French pair won the bronze medal twice in two rounds by dominating the Spanish Ferrer-Lopez (7/6 6/2).
Italy's
Jessica Rossi she is crowned champion of the trap with a total of 99. Is a new world record!
Serena Queen of Wimbledon
6/0 6/1. Serena Williams was unplayable on Saturday. The American crushed Maria Sharapova in the final to clinch the Olympic title.
Lithuania holds out against Team USA
After the cardboard against Nigeria, Team USA has a tougher opponent this Saturday. The Americans have only four points ahead of Lithuania at halftime (55-51). Kleiza has scored 16 points.
6/0 for Serena Williams
Impressive Serena Williams who won the first set of the final against Maria Sharapova in thirty minutes, with a score of 6/0 ...
A final South Korea-China
The final of team event in women sword will feature South Korea, easy winner of the United States (45-36), China, winner of a kidney from Russia (20-19).
Picon retrograde
New small-against performance
Charlin Picon . The French finished 10th in the race number eight, which earned him back one step in the overall standings, where she now 10th. As a reminder, only the first 10 after 10 races will participate in the medal hunt next Tuesday.
Azarenka bronze
Victoria Azarenka won the bronze medal in the women's tournament. The World No. 1 has imposed two sets to Maria Kirilenko (6/3 6/4).
The Japan is the first qualified for the final four men's football tournament. The Japanese have significantly outperformed Egypt (3-0) with goals by Nagai (14th), Yoshida (78th) and Otsu (83).
The American
Jamie Lynn Gray won the gold medal in the 50m rifle 3 positions. She beat the Serb Ivana Maksimovic and Adela Czech Sikorova.
Vicaut continues
Vicaut Jimmy got his ticket to the semifinals of the 100m. The French finished second in his heat behind Dwain Chambers (10'' 02) with a time of 10'' 11.
Reau in the final
The French Delphine Reau has qualified for the finals of the Trap shooting. She signed a score of 72, the fourth qualifications. The final will start from 16:00 on Saturday.
Spain fall
Spain lost its first game this Saturday against Russia (77-74). The latter is now virtually assured of finishing first in the group. The best marker is called Russian
Vitaly Fridzon with 24 points.
The Czech
Miroslava Knapkova flew the final of a torque. She won the gold medal before the Danish Fie Erichsen Udby and Australia's Kim Crow.
Bolt does not force
Usain Bolt won his heat in 10'' 09. The Jamaican has not even left and forced a sense of just toddle ...
Justin Gatlin immediately very effective with a series conducted by a master hand and a good time of 9'' 97 ...
The French 4th
After a superb finish, the Danish boat won the gold medal just ahead of the British. The French
-Delayre Azou unfortunately end just off the podium, behind New Zealanders.
Gold medal in rowing for Great Britain.
After four advanced, the British ruled the lightweight double sculls with the female duo Katherine Copeland-Sophie Hosking who is ahead of the Chinese and Greek.
Composed of the double Russian Valeria Sorokina and Nina Vislova won the bronze medal in Women's Doubles. The Canadians Alex Bruce and Michele Li remain off the podium
In the Group B clash between Russia and Spain, the advantage for now Iberians who lead two minutes from the end of second quarter (38-32). Pau Gasolscored 11 points already.
In four advanced, the
Great Britain won the gold medal.Australia took silver and the U.S. completed the podium.
Finished for Blue
Laurence Brize and Emilie Evesque does not compete in the finals of the 50m rifle 3 positions. Indeed, the first was 18th with 581 points, while the second failed in 25th place (578 points).
Merritt leaves
Blow to
Lashawn Merritt who will have traveled a few meters before cutting his effort in the 400m series. The Américian, injured two weeks ago, tried the blow.In vain.
Incredible finish at the Olympic event of women's triathlon with a sprint to determine the winner between Nicola Spirig (Switzerland), Lisa Norden (Sweden) and Erin Densham (New Zealand). Finally, Spirig prevails at Norden (which ends in the same hundredth of a second!) While Densham finally took the bronze. The French Jessica Harrison finally finished ninth. Emmie is Charayron 18th, 29th Carole Peon.
In Group A, that of France, Tunisia has easily taken the measure of Britain (34-17) including 10 goals Toumi. Tunisians will play a true eighth-final against Argentina in the last day.
Harrison still on track
Jessica Harrison is still in medal hunt in the triathlon. The French is one of the leading group at the end of the cycling race. They are still a big fifteen able to go for the title then there is no more than running!
Bauge track
Gregory Bauge paid his qualifying speed. The French had the second fastest time (9 "952), Jason Kenny behind the formidable, untouchable and author of Olympic record for any newcomer to 9" (713)!
Before the series of 100m with all the stars of the discipline, there is a preliminary round with much less known sprinters. The first series has just taken place. Christopher Lima da Costa , runner Sao Tome and Principe (which has only two athletes in the Olympics), the chances are not to go further with a modest 11'' 56 on the straight ...
End of the match between Australia and South Africa in Group B of the Olympic tournament field hockey. It is the Australian who won the narrowest of margins (1-0) with a goal from Jade Close. The next match is scheduled for Australian against Argentina, while South Africans have yet to play the Americans.
0 comments:
Post a Comment