The Black Sticks are one win away from a medal in Rio as they prepare to play Great Britain in the semi-final on Thursday (NZT).
Here are five key players to keep an eye on as the Kiwis chase Olympic glory.
The striker from Auckland plays a high intensity brand of hockey, and her relentless goal-mouth pressure has paid dividends so far in Rio. The Black Sticks will also lean heavily on her experience as they come to the business end of the tournament.
The slick striker is closing in on 150 caps for the Black Sticks and the team will need all her experience to finish in the medals in Rio. A teacher by trade, Webster and co will have to put in an educated showing to beat the highly ranked Great Britain.
The Blacks Sticks pocket rocket started her career in the Australian age grades, but the dual citizen jumped the Tasman when she was called up by New Zealand. The decision ended up being a good one for Pearce as the Kiwis edged past the Aussies 4-2 in the quarter-finals.
The most experienced member of the side, McLaren is one of its most dependable performers and her form through this tournament, including a crucial goal against Australia in the quarter-finals, proves she has a lot left to offer.
The Black Sticks will need every inch of experience from Richie McCaw's fiancée, the midfielder from the Midlands' 238 caps and veteran leadership invaluable to the side.
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