Gotham FC goalkeeper Ann-Katrin Berger saved two penalties in the shootout and scored the winning kick to knock holders Canada of the Olympic women’s soccer on Saturday, taking Germany into the semifinals along with Spain, the United States and Brazil. The quarterfinal in Marseille finished 0-0 after extra time before 2016 gold medalists Germany prevailed […]
Andy Scott
Agence France-Presse
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Trinity Rodman stunner takes USA into Olympic semis
The USA remains on track under new English coach Emma Hayes to win a record-extending fifth women’s soccer gold
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Morocco simply too strong for USA in 4-0 men’s Olympic quarterfinal win
Morocco had the vast majority of a noisy and packed crowd at the Parc des Princes behind it.
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Canada faces Germany test in Olympic women’s quarterfinals
The four-time gold medalist United States and World Cup holder Spain are also in action in the last eight.
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France showdown with Argentina spices up men’s quarterfinals
The last-eight clash is in many ways exactly what was needed for a competition lacking in star names and struggling to attract attention from the general soccer public.
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Canada shakes off points deduction to reach knockouts
Defender Vanessa Gilles, who scored a dramatic late winner against France in Canada’s previous outing, headed in the only goal of the match in Nice.
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U.S. women down Australia to set up quarterfinal clash with Japan
The record four-time gold medallists set up a quarterfinal clash against Japan.
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Olympics: France striker Mateta stokes Argentina rivalry
France striker Jean-Philippe Mateta set the tone ahead of a quarterfinal clash with Argentina.
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Olympics: France sets up Argentina showdown in men’s quarterfinals
The USA also advanced with a 3-0 win over Guinea.
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Canada appeals to CAS over points deduction
CAS, sport’s highest court, said a hearing was “likely to take place” on Tuesday with a verdict expected Wednesday.