Canadian women’s soccer team beats Colombia 1-0, advances to Olympic quarterfinals

Canada's Vanessa Gilles celebrates a goal against the United States during the first half of a SheBelieves Cup soccer match Tuesday, April 9, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP/Jay LaPrete)

By Sportsnet Staff

Posted July 31, 2024 11:09 am.

Last Updated July 31, 2024 2:06 pm.

The Canadian women’s soccer team has won a crucial Group A finale against Colombia 1-0, securing a berth to the knockout round.

Despite being docked six points by FIFA for the drone-spying scandal, the Canadian women’s soccer team won all three games in the round robin stage for a total of three points, enough to send them through.  

Canada came from behind to earn a dramatic 2-1 win vs. France at Stade Geoffroy-Guichard in Saint-Étienne on Sunday, a result that helped it stave off elimination and kept alive it hopes of repeating as Olympic champions.  

Canada is competing in Paris in its fifth Olympic tournament and is seeking to reach the medal podium for a fourth straight time after winning two bronzes (2012 and 2016) and gold (2021). 

Canada finishes second in Group A as France beat New Zealand 2-1 to top the standings on Wednesday. 

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