Canada vs. Colombia: What you need to know
Even after being docked points by FIFA, the Canadian women's team can still advance at the Paris Olympics with a win on Wednesday.
Despite being docked six points by FIFA for the spying scandal, the Canadian women's team is still alive at the Paris Olympics.
Canada came from behind to earn a dramatic 2-1 win vs. France at Stade Geoffroy-Guichard in Saint-Étienne on Sunday, a result that helped it stave off elimination and kept alive its hopes of repeating as Olympic champions.
Deep into injury time, Vanessa Gilles scored on a rebound attempt that hit the near post and tucked inside the net to secure a massive three points for Canada who was facing a must-win situation and playing with the weight of the world on its shoulders.
But Canada’s job isn’t over yet, as it faces a massive group stage finale.
Here’s what you need to know about Wednesday's match between Canada and Colombia at Allianz Riviera in Nice, France (3:00 p.m. ET/CBC).
