Kookaburras keep eye on gold ahead of semifinal against Germany

The Kookaburras are full of confidence ahead of their crucial semifinal against Germany on Tuesday as they eye a second Olympic gold medal.

A tough match against the Netherlands on Sunday that ended in a penalty shoot out, set up the semifinal after Germany took a convincing victory over defending champions Argentina.

The match has extra significance for the Kookaburras with co-captain Aran Zalewski lining up for his 200th game.

Head Coach Colin Batch believes three tough games in a row has prepared the Kookaburras for the expected tough match against the powerful German team.

“Our last three matches have been quite difficult,” Batch said. “The quarter final was a tight tussle right the way through, it does prepare you well for the semi-final because you have to come up with solutions all the time.

“Everyone wants to win by four goals and have an easy game, but I think the preparation we have had particularly in the quarter final will hold us in good stead for the semi.”