Harmanpreet Singh’s two goals and exceptional goalkeeping helped India defeat Australia 3-2, winning their final group game on August 2 and entering the quarterfinals on a high note. This victory ended a 52-year wait for an Olympic win over Australia. Abhishek gave India the lead in the 12th minute, quickly followed by Harmanpreet’s second goal a minute later, while Sreejesh kept Australia at bay. Harmanpreet scored the third goal early in the third quarter, though Australia made a comeback with a goal from Blake Govers, setting up a thrilling finish. This was the eighth match between India and Australia this year, with Australia having won the previous seven games. India, looking to recover from their defeat to Belgium, started the game strong.