Australia end England gold hopes

Australia celebrate their victory

Australia's women's hockey team gained revenge for their semi-final loss to England four years ago, beating them 3-0 to set up a final with India.

England started well and were unlucky not to go ahead, but fell behind to Kate Hollywood's 28th-minute strike.

Emily Halliday made it 2-0 from a short corner just after the break and Suzi Faulkner got a third with seconds left.

England now face NZ in the bronze medal play-off. Meanwhile, Scotland finished fifth after beating Malaysia 3-0.

Australia, known as the Hockeyroos, have scored 30 goals and conceded just two in their five matches.

England coach Danny Kerry said his team's inexperience had been a factor.

"We have five Under-21 players so it was not big deal losing to a side like Australia," he said.

I can't ask for any more England hockey captain Kate Walsh

"We could not take the chances that came our way."

England captain Kate Walsh said her team-mates had to swiftly turn their focus to Saturday's bronze play-off.

"The bronze medal match is massive," said Walsh after their 3-0 defeat to Australia in the semi-final.

"We've worked so hard and had so much support, we are not going to return home empty-handed.

"It was a really tough game, but I am pleased with the girls, they gave everything. I can't ask for any more."

They now play the Kiwis, who lost 1-0 to defending champions India in the other semi-final, on Saturday/Sunday (action from 2330-0430 GMT).