The Canadian women’s soccer team defeated Brazil in penalty shootout, 4-3, on Friday to book a spot in the Tokyo Olympics semifinals.
Canada will next face the United States, who beat the Netherlands 4-2 in a penalty shootout, with a spot in the gold medal game on the line. It will be a rematch of the London 2012 semifinal match where the U.S. beat Canada 4-3 despite a hat trick from Christine Sinclair.
The match between Canada and the U.S. is scheduled for 4 a.m. ET/ 1 a.m. PT on Monday.
Goalkeeper Stephanie Labbe was the hero of the match against Brazil, saving two penalty shots for Canada — after Sinclair opened the shootout with a miss — and ensuring a goalless draw through 120 minutes of play.
This isn’t the first time the Canadians have iced Brazil’s dream of a medal in women’s soccer. Back in 2016, Sinclair scored the winner as Canada beat Marta and the home team 2-1 to earn bronze at the Rio Games.
Canada will try to secure a medal in women’s soccer for the third consecutive Olympic Games.
Sweden will face Australia in the other semifinal.
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