> Spain have beaten Australia only once in 13 previous matches at major tournaments (i.e. Olympics, World Cup and Champions Trophy).
> This sole win over the Hockeyroos came at Barcelona 1992 when Spain won 1-0.
> Their last meeting came at the 2007 Champions Trophy (2-2).
> Spain have lost eight successive Olympic matches and are winless in 11 consecutive Olympic matches.
> Australia's next goal will be the 100th goal for the Hockeyroos in Olympic history.
> Australia can become the first team to reach this milestone.
> Australia have been present at every Olympic tournament since their debut in 1984.
> Korea qualified for Beijing 2008 by winning the Olympic Qualifying tournament in Victoria, Canada.
> Korea have been present at every Olympic tournament since their debut in Seoul 1988.
> Nikki Hudson has already scored seven times for Australia in Olympic competition.
> Only two Australian players have score more Olympic goals: Alyson Annan (13) and Katrina Powell (12).
> Natascha Keller (GER) and Akemi Kato (JPN) are the only Beijing 2008 participants with more experience.