Played
August 9, 2012 8:00 AM EDT
City of Coventry Stadium — Coventry
Referee: J. Palmqvist
August 9, 2012 8:00 AM EDT
City of Coventry Stadium — Coventry
Referee: J. Palmqvist
90+2′
Diana Beverly Matheson
Top of the Match
To Be Announced Shortly
Desiree Rose Marie Scott
Canada Women
Canada Women
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Fans' Rating Canada 1-0 France: Matheson’s last-gasp goal gives Reds bronze
Despite being outplayed by the French for the majority of the match, Canada came out with the Olympic bronze medal for the first time.
By Nick Sabetti
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A goal in the 91st minute from Diana Matheson was enough to give Canada's women a 1-0 victory over France to earn the Olympic bronze medal in Coventry on Thursday.
France failed to capitalize on its many chances throughout the match.
Except for Christine Sinclair’s breakaway opportunity in the 25th minute where she failed to get a shot off, the first half was devoid of any real chances, as both teams traded possession methodically.
In the second half, France thoroughly dominated proceedings and came close on several occasions, especially in the 61st and 63rd minute when Gaetane Thiney and Elodie Thomis were kept out by the woodwork.
With only seconds remaining in the match, Canada found the breakthrough on its third attempt on goal with Matheson picking up a lose ball in the French box and slotting it home past goalkeepr Sarah Bouhaddi.
The medal is Canada’s first in Olympic summer team sports since 1936.
France failed to capitalize on its many chances throughout the match.
Except for Christine Sinclair’s breakaway opportunity in the 25th minute where she failed to get a shot off, the first half was devoid of any real chances, as both teams traded possession methodically.
In the second half, France thoroughly dominated proceedings and came close on several occasions, especially in the 61st and 63rd minute when Gaetane Thiney and Elodie Thomis were kept out by the woodwork.
With only seconds remaining in the match, Canada found the breakthrough on its third attempt on goal with Matheson picking up a lose ball in the French box and slotting it home past goalkeepr Sarah Bouhaddi.
The medal is Canada’s first in Olympic summer team sports since 1936.
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Top Scorers
| Player | Goals | Penalties | |
|---|---|---|---|
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Christine Sinclair Striker FC Gold Pride |
6 | 0 |
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Abby Wambach Striker Freedom |
5 | 1 |
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Carli Lloyd Midfielder Sky Blue FC |
4 | 0 |
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Melissa Tancredi Striker |
4 | 0 |
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Megan Rapinoe Midfielder Red Stars |
3 | 0 |
