Brazil beat France 1-0 to advance to the semi-finals of the Olympic women's football tournament in Paris, with the remaining three top 8 matches completed after regular time. The Brazilians, who are still waiting for their first Olympic title, got the only goal in the 82nd minute when Gabi Portillo scored off an assist from Adriana. The French missed a penalty in the first half through Shakina Karshawi, BTA reports.
Brazil will play in the semi-finals against world champions Spain (pictured), who won 3-2 on penalties against Colombia. The South Americans led by two goals, but Jenny Hermoso cut back in the 79th minute and Irene Paredes equalized in the seventh minute of stoppage time. Thus, the match was decided by penalties, in which the Colombian women made two misses.
Four-time Olympic champions USA also advanced to the semi-finals, beating Japan 1-0 with a goal from Trinity Rodman in stoppage time in the first overtime. The American women will play the women's team of Germany, which dethroned the Olympic champions from Canada after penalties.