Gilles Shines Again as Canada Topples Colombia in Olympic Soccer

In an exciting match at the Stade de Nice, Vanessa Gilles was once again the star of the show as she scored the only goal that led Canada to a 1-0 victory over Colombia. This win means that the Canadian women’s soccer team has made it to the quarterfinals of the Olympic tournament.

This victory is especially impressive considering Canada faced a tough situation after being docked six points by FIFA due to a spying scandal. Despite this setback, the team managed to push through and keep their hopes alive.

Gilles had also made headlines recently for her winning goal in Canada’s 2-1 comeback against the host nation, France. That game was crucial in keeping their title defense on track in the tournament.

Ranked No. 8 in the FIFA world rankings, Canada aims to secure a spot on the medal podium for the fourth consecutive time, following their bronze medals in 2012 and 2016, and the gold medal they won in 2021. The quarterfinals are set to kick off this Saturday, with knockout rounds leading up to the final match on August 10 in Paris.