Canada beats Brazil in penalty kicks for spot in Tokyo soccer semifinals
Posted July 30, 2021 7:17 am.
Last Updated July 30, 2021 8:28 am.
TOKYO — Canada beat Brazil 4-3 in penalty kicks in the women’s soccer quarter-finals on Friday to advance to the high stakes semi-finals where they will, once again, play for a medal.
In a rematch of the bronze medal game from the 2016 Rio Olympics, Canada’s keeper Stephanie Labbé stood out with huge saves when it mattered most.
This isn’t the first time the Canadians have iced Brazil’s dream of a medal in women’s soccer. Back in 2016, Canada beat Marta and the home team 2-1 to earn bronze at the Rio Games.
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— Canada Soccer (@CanadaSoccerEN) July 30, 2021
The United States beat the Netherlands Friday morning in the quarter-finals. A disappointing loss for Netherlands, as the team was making its Olympic debut.
The four-time Olympic champions will now face Canada in the soccer semifinals, and Australia will play Sweden.
With files from Sportsnet’s Julia Kreuz
