SAO PAULO, Brazil— Duke University women's soccer senior
Rebecca Quinn made her first Olympic start on defense Saturday as she helped lead the Canada Women's National Team to a 3-1 victory over Zimbabwe at Arena Corinthians in Sao Paulo, Brazil. With the win, it gave Canada six points in two matches to qualify for the quarterfinals.
Quinn, a native of Toronto, Canada, played the entire 90 minutes for Canada. Janine Beckie scored twice for Canada, while captain Christine Sinclair added a penalty shot in the match.
In its last group match Tuesday, Aug. 9, Canada will face Germany at 3 p.m. It will be aired live on Soccer Channel.
This marks Canada's third consecutive participation at the Women's Olympic Football Tournament. Four years ago at London 2012, Canada won a historic bronze medal, the nation's first in a summer team sport since 1936. With its second win at Rio 2016, Canada's all-time record improved to six wins, two draws, and four losses in 12 matches.
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