Basketball: France pull off overtime upset

Australia's Belinda Snell pulled off an incredible half-court buzzer-beater (Getty Images)

France's women pulled off a thrilling upset against world No 2 side Australia to reach the last eight, but needed overtime after an incredible half-court buzzer-beater from Belinda Snell.

Australia rallied from a double-digit deficit to take a fourth quarter lead, but then handed the advantage back before Snell launched her stunning shot. France took control in the third quarter, with a Céline Dumerc three-pointer sparking a 10-0 run but Jenna O'Hea and Lauren Jackson had threes to bring it back to 52-51.

France appeared to have it won before Snell's half-court shot at the end. However, France edged overtime, Gomis making a three-point play to put them 70-67 ahead.