This format avoids the "if" game. I agree, it is not the norm, but it is the way of the IOC.
The top two seeds play to determine a reseeded #1.
The bottom two play for a medal and reseed at #3. You now have your medal teams. The bottom two play for the right to go for the gold. The loser gets the bronze.
Now it is one game for all the marbles.
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