It was the gold medal showdown we wanted, the two best teams in the world. We built this clash up and that is why we're so disappointed today. It was a comprehensive 92-65 win for the Americans and our girls can only regroup and get back into the swing.

What it came down to was the shooting. The Opals shot 25 per cent but let the Americans shoot 57. You can't get away with those kind of statistics at this level and the result reflected the game.

Lauren Jackson was well contained and Penny Taylor's injury saw her unable to do the things she can usually do. Well done to Belinda Snell, whose hard work kept us in the game throughout the first half.

I was with the girls last night and it's hard to comprehend just how devastated they are at the moment. I just hope that after a few days they can take stock and realise they do have a silver medal, they are the second best in the world and it's not that bad after all.