Canada’s women’s soccer team advances to medal round

Canada’s women’s soccer team has advanced to the medal round after defeating host Great Britain 2-0.

The Canadian squad was leading by that score at the half and they hung on to win the game and move on to the semi-finals. The goals were the first that the British squad had given up in the tournament.

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Canada took the lead early in the first half on a goal by Jonelle Filigno in the 12th minute. Team captain Christine Sinclair scored in the 26th minute.

Canada faces the top-ranked United States in the semi-finals on Monday. Canada has beaten the U.S. in women’s soccer since 2001.

A win against the U.S. would send the Canadian team to the gold medal game. A loss means a shot at bronze.

This is the furthest a Canadian soccer team has gone in an Olympic tournament.

France and Japan square off in the other semi-final.