(Canadian Press)
Canada beats Sweden in penalties to win gold in women’s soccer
Aug 6, 2021 | 9:37 AM
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YOKOHAMA, Japan – The Canadian women’s soccer team is celebrating an Olympic title at the 2020 Tokyo Games.
Canada defeated Sweden 3-2 on penalty kicks to win the gold medal after the teams finished extra time tied at one. After Canadian goalkeeper Stephanie Labbe denied Jonna Andersson’s attempt, Julia Grosso scored the winner to end it.
Sweden’s Stina Blackstenius opened the scoring in the 34th minute but Jessie Fleming equalized from the penalty spot in the 67th minute.
It’s the first-ever Olympic title for the Canadian women’s soccer team.
