GB captain Kate Richardson Walsh: "I am exhausted to be honest. I am really proud. We stuck to task and have done our job. We were so resilient. We had to defend like our lives depend on it at times.

"I'm proud of all the players. What you saw today was the ultimate squad performance. Everyone to a woman did their job and stood up today."

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GB head coach Danny Kerry: "What can I say? Seven games out of seven, not too shabby. The girls executed the game plan superbly today. I am very, very proud of them all."

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Simon Mason
Ex-GB Olympic hockey player

This changes the face of hockey, genuinely.

You can talk the right things but these girls have delivered.

To come on the Olympic stage and turn it on the way they have, with injuries, the strength, resilience, athleticism, maturity through this squad has been a delight to watch.

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Simon Mason
Ex-GB Olympic hockey player

It is about a 31 person group. They have developed a gold medal mentality. Every breath they have taken is about the next game. 

They want nothing other than to take home gold. It has been incredible to watch.

The players huddle. "One more," says coach Danny Kerry. They are the only team in the tournament with a 100% record. Seven wins from seven. Eight from eight would mean Olympic gold.

Simon Mason
Ex-GB Olympic hockey player

There are times when words can't describe the emotion. 

They were magnificent. It wasn't pretty at times but GB rode it and made it look easy in defence.

They countered with authority. It is momentous, monumental.

New Zealand faces are beyond glum, while GB are a red blur of smiles and high fives. Remember, it's silver at least, already their best Olympic return.

Olympic hockey gold medallist David Faulkner on BBC Radio 5 live: "I am speechless. You could see the sense of realisation on the girls' faces. Olympic finals do not come along like buses. They have earned their place in the final and everyone in the country should be proud of what they have done."

Mel Clewlow
Ex-GB hockey player on BBC Two

Incredible. I am so pleased and proud of everyone out there. It has got me.

Amazing celebrations from the girls in red, all hugs and jumping up and down.

Remember this - Friday at 21:00. Cancel you plans. Great Britain v the Netherlands, the Olympic final. 

Mel Clewlow
Ex-GB hockey player on BBC Two

It has been outstanding throughout the tournament from Great Britain. 

They are the only team who are seven wins from seven and the dream is to be eight from eight.

Great Britain are into the final! For the first time the GB women's team will play for Olympic gold. They have totally outclassed New Zealand and are now guaranteed at least a silver medal. The Netherlands, the world number ones await.   

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Hugs on the GB bench. Just the whistle to come...

This is as good as done. Anxious Kiwi faces. One minute...

Mel Clewlow
Ex-GB hockey player on BBC One

Every time Britain get the ball they are just going to play for territory. 

Three goals in two minutes is a big ask for New Zealand.

GB free-hit. Bit of keep ball. 90 seconds...

I'm not sure I like either if I'm honest, Luke. Two minutes...