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Bay of Plenty's O'Dea brothers miss out on chance for beach volleyball gold

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Ben O'Dea (left) and Sam O'Dea in Tauranga. Photo / George Novak

Ben O'Dea (left) and Sam O'Dea in Tauranga. Photo / George Novak

Tauranga's O'Dea brothers have lost their beach volleyball semi-final, pushing them out of contention for a gold or silver Commonwealth Games medal.

Canada won tonight's game 2-0, meaning Ben and Sam O'Dea will play England for bronze tomorrow.

The O'Deas have already beaten the English team of Chris Gregory and Jake Sheaf in pool play 2-1.

Sam and Ben O'Dea during their previous match against Chris Gregory and Jake Sheaf. Photo / Getty
Sam and Ben O'Dea during their previous match against Chris Gregory and Jake Sheaf. Photo / Getty

Ben O'Dea was in the news for other reasons earlier this week after his 4WD was stolen from his Mount Maunganui home while he was competing on the Gold Coast.

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