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2020 Tokyo Olympics Gold Medal
2020 Olympics
| CANADA | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Labbé (GK) |
| 3 | Buchanan |
| 4 | Zadorsky |
| 6 | Rose |
| 7 | Grosso |
| 8 | Riviere |
| 9 | Leon |
| 10 | Lawrence |
| 14 | Gilles |
| 17 | Fleming |
| 19 | Huitema |
| SWEDEN | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Lindahl (GK) |
| 2 | Andersson |
| 3 | Ilestedt |
| 4 | Glas |
| 5 | Bennison |
| 8 | Hurtig |
| 9 | Asllani |
| 14 | Björn |
| 15 | Schough |
| 17 | Seger |
| 19 | Anvegård |
Hypothetical Example
Let’s learn more about ADG with the gold medal match from the 2020 Tokyo Olympics as a hypothetical example.
The match took place at the International Stadium in Yokohama, Japan on 6 August 2021, and was contested between Sweden and Canada. After extra time the scores were level at one goal each.
While the author believes that ADG after 90 minutes would be the optimal format, the players listed are those who were on the field at the completion of extra time.
Before ADG Starts
Both Sweden and Canada have 11 players.
The Swedes have Asllani on a yellow card, while the Canadians are yet to receive a caution.
Sweden win the coin toss and choose to attack first.
Both teams receive an additional substitution and corresponding substitution opportunity.
The referee meets separately with the teams and records their five attackers and the order in which they will compete.
Contest 1
Sweden have Anvegård as their attacker, while Canada select Gilles as their defender. Labbé is the goalkeeper. The referee blows his whistle and the stadium clock counts down from twenty seconds. Gilles makes a strong challenge and manages to dispossess the ball from the attacker and force it over the touchline.
Contest 2
Canada have Grosso as their attacker and Sweden select Seger as their defender. Lindahl is the goalkeeper. Grosso skips past Seger and dribbles into the penalty box. She fakes out Lindahl with some clever footwork and slots the ball home. Goal!
Contest 3
Sweden have Asllani as their attacker and Canada select Buchanan as their defender. Asllani skips past Buchanan and fires off a rocket of a shot. Only a full stretch save from Labbé prevents a spectacular goal.
Contest 4
Canada have Rose as their attacker and Sweden select Björn as their defender. Rose is barely off the ADG mark when Björn makes a perfectly timed tackle and kicks the ball over the halfway line.
Contest 5
Sweden have Hurtig as their attacker and Canada select Riviere as their defender. Hurtig is past Riviere when she’s fouled by a careless challenge. It’s a penalty kick for the attacker. Hurtig scuffs her attempt and Labbé is presented with an easy save.
Contest 6
Canada have Leon as their attacker and Sweden select Glas as their defender. Leon slides past Glas and Lindahl comes racing off her line. Leon attempts to chip the keeper, but her kick is too short and Lindahl makes a comfortable save.
Contest 7
Sweden have Schough as their attacker and Canada select Lawrence as their defender. Schough has only taken a few paces when she’s fouled by a reckless challenge from Lawrence. The defender receives a caution. Schough hits a solid penalty kick, but Labbé guesses right and gains control of the ball.
Contest 8
Canada have Huitema as their attacker and Sweden select Ilestedt as their defender. Huitema scoots around Ilestedt and Lindahl is quickly off her line. Huitema curls her shot towards the far corner of the goal. Lindahl can only stand and watch as the ball grazes the outside of the post.
Contest 9
Sweden need to score in the ninth contest or Canada will be the gold medal winners. Sweden have Bennison as their attacker, while Canada select Zadorsky as their defender. Zadorsky stumbles and Bennison has a clear path towards goal. Labbé comes hurtling off her line. A bad touch from Bennison allows the keeper to sweep up the ball before the attacker can strike her shot. Canada are the 2020 Tokyo Olympics gold medal winners!
# | ATTACKER | DEFENDER | GOALKEEPER | RESULT | ADG SCORE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Anvegård | Gilles | Labbé | - | SWE 0-0 CAN |
2 | Grosso | Seger | Lindahl | Goal | SWE 0-1 CAN |
3 | Asllani | Buchanan | Labbé | - | SWE 0-1 CAN |
4 | Rose | Björn | Lindahl | - | SWE 0-1 CAN |
5 | Hurtig | Riviere | Labbé | - | SWE 0-1 CAN |
6 | Leon | Glas | Lindahl | - | SWE 0-1 CAN |
7 | Schough | Lawrence | Labbé | - | SWE 0-1 CAN |
8 | Huitema | Ilestedt | Lindahl | - | SWE 0-1 CAN |
9 | Bennison | Zadorsky | Labbé | - | SWE 0-1 CAN |
