Canada, which was handed a six-point penalty for spying with drones in New Zealand, beat hosts France with a goal from Vanessa Gilles after the 12th minute of extra time and still qualified for the quarterfinals of the women’s soccer tournament and continue the defense of other Olympic achievements achieved in Tokyo.
After the first two days of this group A, Colombia, who now beat New Zealand 0-2, is leading with 3 points, the same as France, while Canada, third, and New Zealand, fourth, are with 0 points. Canada will face Colombia on Wednesday and, if they win, they will qualify. The first two in the group and two of the three third places will advance to the quarterfinals.
United States, in the quarterfinals
In group B, the United States, four-time Olympic champions, defeated Germany 3-1 and, with six points after the first two days, qualified for the quarterfinals. The Germans remain with 3 points.
Sophia Smith opened the scoring (10′) and closed it (89′) afterwards Julia Gwinn bound (22′) and Mallory Swanson the Americans advance again (26′).
A crazy Australia-Zambia (6-5)
In this same group, Australia added its first three points at the expense of Zambia, who still have a clean sheet, after a crazy game with eleven goals (6-5).
After trailing 2-5 before the hour mark after receiving a hat trick from Barbara Banda and a doublet of Racheal Kudananji, An own goal started Australia’s spectacular comeback, making it 5-5 in the 78th minute with a penalty converted by Steph Catley before Michelle Heyman 6-5 was established in the 90th minute.
Source: La Verdad
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