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Canada superior to the knockout levels of the Paris Olympics in opposition to all the percentages following a 1-0 victory over Colombia in Marseille.
The defending Olympic champions had received each their group matches, however have been docked six factors after being discovered responsible of utilizing a drone to spy on New Zealand’s coaching session forward of their opening match of the Video games.
It subsequently noticed head coach Bev Priestman banned from football-related actions for a yr, and regardless of interesting the choice, noticed it rejected.
Nonetheless, Vanessa Gilles’ header proved to be the distinction as she rose highest to fulfill Jessie Fleming’s nook kick supply within the 61st minute.
Whereas Canada solely took three factors from their group video games, they joined each Spain and the US as the one groups to win all their video games on the match thus far.
Colombia, who began the day’s motion in second, settled for third spot however superior to the knockout levels as the most effective third-placed groups and can face Spain.
Canada, in the meantime, will proceed their quest for a second Olympic triumph within the Parc des Princes on Saturday the place they may face Germany.
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Within the different Group A fixture, hosts France confirmed their place within the knockout levels of the competitors after a tough fought 2-1 overcome New Zealand.
Marie-Antoinette Katoto scored the opening purpose of the sport within the twenty second minute, just for Kate Taylor to reply for the guests two minutes earlier than the interval.
Katoto, who scored a brace in opposition to Colombia of their opening group sport, notched her second double of the match late on to take her tally to 5 on the Video games and safe high spot for the French.
France will subsequent be in motion this Saturday in Nantes, the place they may face Brazil, who can be with out veteran striker Marta following her pink card in opposition to Spain earlier within the day.
