Canada's Jessie Fleming holds the ball as she celebrates after scoring her side's opening goal during 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. (AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo)
NICE, France – 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.
Canada will play Germany in the quarterfinals on Saturday in Marseille.
