Instead, all he got was aggravation and a chance to win a bronze medal by winning his next four or five consolation matches.

Lose and it is one consolation match after another.

The losers of the semi-final matches play an 18-hole consolation match for third place.

Their entertainment agency didn't allow them to participate in the consolation match.

First, everyone wanted to see if Italy would beat England in a consolation match for third place.

They went on to win their consolation match against Finland 5-3 to capture the bronze medal.

Teams not winning in the first round are randomly assigned to a consolation match, and compete on Monday.

Winners of each consolation match also advance to the semifinals.

Sweden reached the consolation match, but lost to Japan.

Colombia will play the United States in a consolation match.