Women’s basketball

Australia’s Liz Cambage shoots over Maya Moore, right, and Tina Charles of the United States in their semifinal match. (Pool / Getty Images)

Aug. 10, 2012 12:46 PM PT

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Team USA will face France in the the gold medal match. The United States defeated Australia 86-73 to advance to the final. France beat Russia.

Members of Team USA celebrate after beating Australia to advance to the finals and a chance for a gold medal. (Charles Krupa / Associated Press)

Diana Taurasi, center, battles Australia’s Lauren Jackson, left, for a loose ball in their semifinal game. (Charles Krupa / Associated Press)

Team USA head coach Geno Auriemma told reporters his team considers anything less than a gold-medal finish unacceptable. (Eric Gay / Associated Press)

Turkey’s Yasemin Horasan battles United States’ forward Asjha Jones for a rebound in a preliminary game. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

Tamika Catchings wrestles the ball from Turkey’s Kuanitra Hollingsvorth in a preliminary game. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

French players celebrate their advancement to the gold medal match to face the United States. France beat Russia, 81-64 in the semifinals. (Timothy A. Clary / AFP/Getty Images)