ARCHIE Thompson's Olympic Games looks to be over due to the ankle injury he sustained against Argentina.
The Melbourne Victory striker was injured in the Olyroos 1-0 defeat on Sunday night and reports from China suggest he has kicked his last ball in the tournament.
Thompson's injury opens the door for one of the players on standby with Central Coast Mariners' Matt Simon poised to step into the squad for Australia's final group match against Ivory Coast.
Perth Glory's Nikita Rukavytsya is expected to start up front against Ivory Coast after coming on as a substitute against Argentina.
Thompson's injury opens the door for one of the players on standby with Central Coast Mariners' Matt Simon poised to step into the squad for Australia's final group match against Ivory Coast.
Perth Glory's Nikita Rukavytsya is expected to start up front against Ivory Coast after coming on as a substitute against Argentina.
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