Canadian women's team deducted 6 points because coach secretly filmed, still has a chance to enter the quarterfinals

The Canadian women's team entered the second round against host France in the women's soccer event of the Paris Olympics under heavy pressure. The North American representative was deducted 6 points and lost his head coach due to the scandal of secretly filming his opponent New Zealand, so before the second round, Canada's score was -3. To advance, Canada had to win both remaining matches and hope that its rival would stumble.

Backed into a difficult position, defending champions Canada showed their mettle. Having conceded an early goal in the first half through Marie Antoinette Katoto, Canada still successfully fought back in the second half, thanks to goals from Jessie Fleming and Vanessa Gilles. Gilles' goal came in the 90+12 minute, showing that Canada fought until the last seconds.

The Canadian women's team (red shirts) bravely defeated host France.

If Canada had drawn with France, they would have been eliminated, with no chance of advancing even as runners-up or as the best third-place finisher. However, thanks to the win over the host, Canada had a good chance of advancing.

After two matches, Colombia and France both have 3 points, while Canada and New Zealand have 0 points. In case Canada wins Colombia in the last match and France does not lose to New Zealand, the North American representative will definitely be present in the quarterfinals. The possibility of France winning New Zealand is relatively high, when the Olympic host is the championship candidate, while New Zealand has lost both matches, with almost no chance left. Therefore, the right to self-determination is in Canada's hands. The task of winning Colombia is within the reach of Fleming and his teammates, with what they showed against France.

Panorama of the shocking secret filming scandal of the Canadian women's team at the Paris Olympics

If Canada beats Colombia, they will enter the quarterfinals with two records at the same time. The North American team is the first representative in history to be deducted 6 points but still pass the group stage, and at the same time win all 3 matches but still only finish second in the group.

The spycam scandal has taken away many things from Canada, except the chance to successfully defend the championship!

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/doi-nu-canada-bi-tru-6-diem-vi-hlv-quay-len-van-rong-cua-vao-tu-ket-185240729074145698.htm