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Rio 2016: Brazil, US held in women’s soccer; Canada win
The United States and Brazil advanced to the quarter-finals of the Olympic women’s soccer tournament as group winners despite being held to disappointing draws in their final pool matches on Tuesday.
Canada remain the only team left with a 100 percent winning record after two goals from captain Melissa Tancredi secured a 2-1 upset win over Germany 2-1 and top spot in Group F. Hosts Brazil rested seven starters, including their influential captain Marta, but despite dominating possession were held to a goalless draw by South Africa in Manaus. The point for Brazil was enough to ensure top spot in Group E and set up a last eight clash on Friday with Australia, who advanced from Group F as one of the best third placed teams following a 6-1 demolition of Zimbabwe. Germany went through in second place in Group F, despite their defeat by Canada.
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