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Last-gasp penalty save secures Germany women's bronze

Sat, 10 Aug, 2024

Last-gasp penalty save secures Germany women's bronze

Lyon: Germany goalkeeper Ann-Katrin Berger saved a last-gasp penalty from Alexia Putellas as her team beat World Cup holders Spain 1-0 on Friday to take bronze in the Olympic women's football.

Giulia Gwinn converted a 65th-minute penalty in Lyon to give Germany the lead but Spain had the chance to force extra time when they won a spot-kick of their own right at the end of seven minutes of injury time.

However, former Ballon d'Or winner Putellas had her effort from the spot saved by the heroic Berger as Spain missed out on a medal on their debut appearance at the Olympics.

USA and Brazil to battle for gold

Wed, 07 Aug, 2024

USA and Brazil to battle for gold

Paris: United States and Brazil will meet in the final of the Women's Olympic Football Tournament Paris 2024 after claiming contrasting wins in Tuesday's last-four ties against Germany and World Cup holders Spain respectively.

United States, record four-time women's football gold medallists, remained on course to win the title for the first time since 2012 after beating Germany 1-0 in extra time in Lyon, with Sophia Smith scoring the only goal.

Brazil later won through to their first final since 2008 by unexpectedly getting the better of the reigning world champions with a remarkable 4-2 victory in Marseille.

Ikeda proud of Japan’s gallant run

Sun, 04 Aug, 2024

Ikeda proud of Japan’s gallant run

Paris: Japan’s hunt for a medal at the Women’s Olympic Football Tournament Paris 2024 ultimately came up short but head coach Futoshi Ikeda remained immensely proud of the work put in by his side in the competition.

Trinity Rodman’s extra time winner showed the Nadeshiko a painful exit at the quarter-final stage in what was a repeat of the London 2012 gold medal match where once again the United States emerged as the victors.

However, it was undeniably the Americans’ toughest match at the Paris Games so far with Japan having chances of their own to win the tie, a performance that left Ikeda with a bittersweet feeling.

Rodman breaks Nadeshiko hearts

Sun, 04 Aug, 2024

Rodman breaks Nadeshiko hearts

Paris: It was heartbreak for Japan in the Women’s Olympic Football Tournament Paris 2024 after they were defeated 1-0 by the United States in the quarter-final tie played on Saturday.

After a goalless 90 minutes at the Parc des Princes, Trinity Rodman struck her third goal of the tournament to end Japan’s gold medal dreams with a stunning effort as the United States stayed in hunt for a fifth gold medal.

Preview - Women’s QF: United States v Japan

Fri, 02 Aug, 2024

Preview - Women’s QF: United States v Japan

Paris: Japan will reignite their rivalry with the United States when they face off in the Women’s Olympic Football Tournament Paris 2024 quarter-finals on Saturday.

The fixture at Parc des Princes will be the first meeting between the two sides at the Olympics since the gold medal match at Wembley Stadium in 2012, which the Americans won 2-1.

Ikeda pleased after Nadeshiko overcome adversity to book last eight spot

Thu, 01 Aug, 2024

Ikeda pleased after Nadeshiko overcome adversity to book last eight spot

Nantes: Head coach Futoshi Ikeda was a relieved man after Japan produced a clinical performance to beat Nigeria 3-1 to seal a place in the quarter-finals of the Women’s Olympic Football Tournament Paris 2024.

Recovering from losing their Group C opener against Spain, Japan won their next two matches to set up a meeting with four-time champions United States on Saturday.

It hasn’t been an easy campaign with injuries affecting selection but improving conditions allowed Ikeda more flexibility, especially in Wednesday’s win that confirmed them as group runners-up.

Outgoing Gustavsson hails Matildas’ spirit despite early exit

Thu, 01 Aug, 2024

Outgoing Gustavsson hails Matildas’ spirit despite early exit

Paris: Australia may have bowed out of the Women's Olympic Football Tournament Paris 2024 at the group stage for the first time in 24 years, but head coach Tony Gustavsson was full of praise for his team’s dedication and spirit.

Australia’s Olympic hopes were hanging by a thread after the United States held off a late fightback to leave the Stade de Marseille as 2-1 winners with goals from Trinity Rodman and Korbin Albert.

Canada’s subsequent 1-0 win over Colombia confirmed Australia’s exit, marking the first time since Sydney 2000 that the Matildas failed to progress beyond the group stage.

Group B: Australia bow out after defeat to USA

Thu, 01 Aug, 2024

Group B: Australia bow out after defeat to USA

Marseille: Australia’s hopes of advancing to the Women's Olympic Football Tournament Paris 2024 quarter-finals were dashed after they suffered a 2-1 defeat to the United States in Group C on Wednesday.

The result meant the Matildas exited the tournament with Colombia (Group A) and Brazil (Group C) progressing as the two best third-placed teams, joining France, Canada, the United States, Germany, Spain and Japan in the quarter-finals.

A dominant United States side saw Trinity Rodman breaking the deadlock at the stroke of half-time before Korbin Albert sealed the win with a long range effort with 15 minutes remaining before Alanna Kennedy scored a late consolation.

Group C: Japan defeat Nigeria to advance

Thu, 01 Aug, 2024

Group C: Japan defeat Nigeria to advance

Nantes: Japan's gold medal dreams remained intact after they defeated Nigeria 3-1 to advance to the quarter-finals of the Women's Olympic Football Tournament Paris 2024 on Wednesday.

The result, coupled with Spain's 2-0 win over Brazil enabled Japan to finish second in Group C to book their berth in the last eight where they will meet Group B winners the United States on Saturday.

Preview - Women’s MD3

Tue, 30 Jul, 2024

Preview - Women’s MD3

Paris: Australia and Japan will be aiming to seal their places in the quater-finals of the Women’s Olympic Football Tournament Paris 2024 when they play their final group matches on Wednesday.

The Matildas will lock horns with four-time gold medalists United States in Group B while Japan take on Nigeria in Group C.

Gustavsson hails Matildas’ fighting spirit

Mon, 29 Jul, 2024

Gustavsson hails Matildas’ fighting spirit

Nice: Australia went through a rollercoaster of a match against Zambia before eventually picking up a 6-5 win at the Women’s Olympic Football Tournament Paris 2024 where the positives outshone the negatives for head coach Tony Gustavsson.

Trailing for close to 80 minutes in the match, the Matildas fought back to not only draw level at 5-5 but struck the winner through Michelle Heyman in the dying moments to reignite their challenge for a place in the quarter-finals.

Ikeda: Japan’s strong mindset key to comeback victory

Mon, 29 Jul, 2024

Ikeda: Japan’s strong mindset key to comeback victory

Paris: Head coach Futoshi Ikeda lauded Japan’s resilience and drive after they orchestrated a dramatic comeback 2-1 victory against Brazil in their Women’s Olympic Football Tournament Paris 2024 Group B tie at the Parc des Princes on Sunday.

Japan struggled in front of goal for much of the match, including a missed penalty by Mina Tanaka just before the break which led Brazil snatching the lead six minutes into the second half.

However, a thrilling late rally saw captain Saki Kumagai and midfielder Momoko Tanigawa turn the tide in added time, securing a crucial victory.

The Nadeshiko are second in the standings behind world champions Spain, who defeated Nigeria 1-0 in their late fixture on Sunday.