The Canadian women's soccer team defeated Colombia 1-0 on Wednesday to advance to the knockout round at the Paris Olympics, capping a tumultuous group stage marked by controversy after a drone spying scandal.
FILE - Canada team applauds fans ahead of the women's Group A soccer match between Canada and France at Geoffroy-Guichard stadium during the 2024 Summer Olympics, Sunday, July 28, 2024, in Saint-Etienne, France. NICE, France -- The Canadian women's soccer team defeated Colombia 1-0 on Wednesday to advance to the knockout round at the Paris Olympics, capping a tumultuous group stage marked by controversy after a drone spying scandal.
Canada has won all three of its games at the tournament but only has three points to show for it after a six-point deduction by FIFA as part of Canada Soccer sanctions. Canadian team officials appealed the decision to the Court of Arbitration for Sport but it was dismissed. The eighth-ranked side pressed early, knowing that a draw would not be enough against their 22nd-ranked opponents.
Fleming delivered a free kick that Jordyn Huitema headed just wide in the 20th minute for Canada's best chance of the half. Adriana Leon picked up a yellow card in injury time after a collision with a Colombian defender.
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