Australia's women's water polo team has claimed the Olympic bronze medal after defeating Hungary in a thrilling penalty shootout at the Yingdong Natatorium on Thursday.
The Aussies won the shootout 3-2 after the scores were tied at 7-7 at full-time, and 9-9 following two periods of extra time.
After the Australians converted three of their five penalties, Hungary's Rita Dravucz, who had scored twice in general play, missed her team's crucial fifth shot which would have taken the shoot-out into sudden death.
The Australians erupted with joy on the pool deck while the Hungarians slumped in despair.
"Right at the end I had to double-check the scoreboard because I was in a bit of shock," said goal-keeper Emma Knox. "When I looked at the bench and saw everbody jumping up and down and diving into the pool, I thought, 'Oh my god, we've done it'."
After some initial softening-up in regular time during which the Hungarians twice hit the bar, Australia went two-up with goals to Gemma Beadsworth and Kate Gynther.
Hungary replied almost immediately and, when Krisztina Zantleitner slammed one home from point blank range after a patient build-up, it was all-square at quarter-time.
A combination of poor finishing and super goalkeeping from Patricia Horvath in goal for Hungary frustrated the Australians in the second quarter.
Hungary raced to a 5-2 lead as Emma Knox was lobbed, beaten at the near post, then confounded by a rocket from long-range before the Aussies pulled one back on the stroke of half-time - a penalty to Bronwen Knox.
It was 6-3 when Hungary scored first after half-time, but the Australians finally found their range with two goals to Suzie Fraser and another to Gynther to level-up at three-quarter time.
The Hungarian defence denied the Australians space within range in the final quarter and the Aussies were dealt no favours by referees.
After Hungary went ahead 7-6 through Agnes Valkai in the second minute, the best Australia could come up with was a string of low-percentage attempts from distance which made no impression.
It appeared Hungary would hang on until, with just eight second left on the clock, Rebecca Rippon scored to extend the match into extra time.
The Australians wrested the advantage in the first period with goals to Bronwen Knox and captain Melissa Rippon to Hungary's one, and appeared likely to hang on in the second when Dora Kisteleki levelled-up 17 seconds from time.
Australian coach Greg McFadden, who had the title of his favourite song, Rose Tattoo's 'We can't be beaten', written in bold letters on the back of his hand especially for the final, admitted to not being a fan of shoot-outs.
But he said he was proud of the way his players fought it out to the finish.
"We came here with high aspirations and it's fantastic to walk away with the bronze," McFadden said. "Not many people get to play at the Olympics, let alone win a medal."