NICE, France – 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.
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