USA stunned by Jessie Fleming penalty as Canada reach Olympic soccer final
- Semi-final: USA 0-1 Canada (Fleming 74pen)
- VAR awards penalty as Canada beat neighbours after 20 years
A penalty awarded by VAR and converted by Chelsea’s Jessie Fleming earned Canada a place in the Olympic final with their first win against the US in 20 years.
In a humid but clouded-over Kashima Stadium, the US team looked sluggish, the world champions’ passing was sloppy and they struggled to put their stamp on the first half. Instead, it was the Canadian duo Nichelle Prince and Janine Beckie who looked the most threatening going forward.
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