August 1 – On the day that Canada’s appeal against a six-point deduction for spying was rejected by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), the Olympic champions rallied to edge past Colombia 1-0 and clinch a ticket to the last eight.
In a show of resilience and togetherness, central defender Vanessa Gilles came to the rescue again for the North Americans with the winning header near the hour mark to ensure a perfect record for her team after wins against New Zealand and France.
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