Jul 27, 2021

US women advance to quarterfinals after 0-0 draw with Australia

Posted Jul 27, 2021 4:56 PM

KASHIMA, Japan (AP) — The United States made it through to the quarterfinals of the women's Olympic soccer competition after a 0-0 draw with Australia.

The Americans are looking to win a fifth Olympic gold medal in Tokyo. They are also vying to become the first team to win at the Olympics following a World Cup title.

The draw with Australia secured the United States second place in Group G behind Sweden on goal difference.

The Americans will face the Netherlands in Yokohama on Friday.