USA Women Through to Semis After Beating Canada 2-1 + Preview Of Semifinals
du Nord, August 16, 2008
USA Women Olympic Match Report from du Nord reader Adam.Quarterfinals:-Fri Aug 15USA 2-1 CanadaAfter a marathon match that included a rain delay and extra-time, the US emerged from the quarterfinals victorious over regional rivals Canada.The US took the lead in the 12th minute when Angela Hucles tapped in a header from Heather O'Reilly. Amy Rodriguez started the play, crossing the ball from the corner to O'Reilly. O'Reilly headed the ball across the face of Canada's goal, and keeper Erin McLeod lost control of the ball. Hucles had no trouble scoring from close range.Like it's previous two matches, the US started aggressively. An hour and a half lightening delay, though, helped the Canucks overcome the American's pace. Once the action picked up after the delay, Canada wasted little time in finding an equalizer. Carli Lloyd flubbed a tackle at the top of the US box. Canada's star striker Christine Sinclair touched the ball wide of Christie Rampone and fired a shot past the diving Hope Solo.The game remained ti