By Canadian Press

Canada beats Colombia 1-0 in Olympic women’s soccer to advance

Jul 31, 2024 | 3:16 PM

NICE — The Canadian women’s soccer team is still alive at the Paris Olympics.

Canada, with a second-half goal by Vanessa Gilles, defeated Colombia 1-0 on Wednesday to advance to the knockout stage of the tournament.

The defending champions needed a win to avoid elimination.

Canada has three points despite winning all three games in group play.

FIFA deducted six points from the team last weekend due to a Canada Soccer drone spying scandal.

Quarterfinal play begins Saturday.

More to come.

The Canadian Press