Brazil Women Beat Spain to Set Up Final Against USA Women

Olympic Women’s Football Brazil Triumphs Over Spain to Set Up Final Against USA

In a semi-final clash that was as entertaining as it was chaotic, Brazil emerged victorious over Spain with a 4-2 scoreline.

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The game got off to a disastrous start for Spain when a backpass to goalkeeper Cata Coll went horribly wrong.

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Spain managed to pull one back when Salma Paralluelo headed home from a corner, However Brazil's superior quality shone through once more.

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In the other semi-final, the USA faced a determined Germany side where the USA women came 1-0 victorious

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The deadlock was finally broken in extra time by USA's Sophia Smith, who has been a standout performer in the tournament.

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