Canada shock fancied USA to reach Olympic football final

It's Canada's first win over their neighbours in 20 years
Canada shock fancied USA to reach Olympic football final

United States' Carli Lloyd reacts after being defeated 1-0 by Canada during a women's semifinal soccer match at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Monday, Aug. 2, 2021, in Kashima, Japan. (AP Photo/Fernando Vergara)

Canada have stunned the World Cup-winning United States in the semi-finals of the women's Olympic football tournament with Jessie Fleming grabbing the winner with a 75th-minute penalty.

In the gold medal match, Canada will face the winner of the other semi-final between Australia and Sweden which is being played later today.

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