There will be six games played in the group stage of the women’s Olympic Games on Wednesday.
Keep checking back for regular updates.
Marta sees red in Spain’s victory
Top scorers: Castillo 68′, Putellas 90+17′
Expelled: Martha
Spain completed a perfect group campaign with a 2-0 victory over 10-man Brazil.
A cautious opening 45 minutes came to life when Seleção captain Marta was sent off for a high foot challenge on Olga Carmona.
La Roja’s lead was rewarded when Athenea del Castillo opened the scoring midway through the second half with a close-range shot.
Alexia Putellas added insult to injury in the 17th minute of stoppage time with a stunning long-range strike.
The Montse Tomé team will find out which of the best-ranked teams in Groups A and B, currently Canada and Australia, will face in the qualifiers.
Japan secures place in knockout stage
Top scorers: Hamano 22′, Tanaka 32′, Kitagawa 45+5′; Echegini 42′
Japan led Brazil to second place in Group C with a 3-1 victory over Nigeria.
Maika Hamano opened the scoring midway through the first half, scoring into an empty net from close range.
This was followed just ten minutes later by a header from Mina Tanaka after the ball hit the post.
Onyi Echegini reduced the Super Falcons’ deficit just before half-time with an excellent strike from outside the box.
But Japan regained their two-goal lead in stoppage time, thanks to a free kick taken by Hikaru Kitagawa.
Nadeshiko are currently set to face Group B leaders USA in the quarter-finals.
