Hayes think it's all over!

EMMA HAYES was living the American dream in Paris last night after leading the USA women to Olympic glory.

- Jeremy Cross

But it was more heartbreak on the greatest stage for Brazilian legend Marta, who had to settle for a third silver medal before bringing the curtain down on her illustrious international career.

The fact she was denied the gold she so desperately wanted was down to a combination of Mallory Swanson and Hayes.