Canada emerged victorious in a penalty shootout against Brazil at the SheBelieves Cup, after the match ended in a 1-1 draw. This marks Canada's second consecutive shootout, following their loss to the U.S. in the CONCACAF W Gold Cup semifinal. Canada will now face the U.S. in the final, while Brazil will compete against Japan for third place.
ATLANTA — Canada defeated Brazil 4-2 in a penalty shootout at the SheBelieves Cup after the game finished knotted at 1-1 after 90 minutes Saturday.
Canada will play the fourth-ranked U.S. in Tuesday's final in Columbus. Brazil will face No. 7 Japan in the earlier third-place match. The Canadians offered more in the final quarter of the game and pulled even in the 77th minute on a Gilles header off a Jessie Fleming free kick. It was her fourth goal for Canada.
While Canada coach Bev Priestman had veterans Janine Beckie and Desiree Scott back in the fold from lengthy absences, her injury list grew ahead of kickoff.
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