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STILL ALIVE: Canadian Olympic soccer team beats Colombia 1-0 to advance

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Canada's Jessie Fleming holds the ball as she celebrates after scoring her side's opening goal during the women's Group A soccer match between Canada and France at Geoffroy-Guichard stadium during the 2024 Summer Olympics, Sunday, July 28, 2024, in Saint-Etienne, France. (AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo)

NICE — The Canadian women's soccer team is still alive at the Paris Olympics.

Canada, with a second-half goal by Vanessa Gilles, defeated Colombia 1-0 on Wednesday to advance to the knockout stage of the tournament.

The defending champions needed a win to avoid elimination.

Canada has three points despite winning all three games in group play.

FIFA deducted six points from the team last weekend due to a Canada Soccer drone spying scandal.

Canada will play Germany in the quarterfinals on Saturday in Marseille.

The Canadian Press

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