The 2024 Paris Olympics women’s soccer semifinal competition kicked off with a thrilling start, as the USWNT secured a spot in the gold medal match. Now, the tension is mounting as Brazil and Spain gear up for a high-stakes battle to claim the last spot in the quest for gold.
Against all odds, Brazil, who finished third in the group stage, has made a surprising leap to the semifinals. Their journey was marked by a remarkable 1-0 victory against France in the quarterfinals.
Spain, the reigning Women’s World Cup champions, are stepping into the game as the clear favorites. Their dominance is not just on offense but also on defense, as they have conceded only three goals in their last four games.
Here is the live bracket for the final semifinal game between Brazil and Spain at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
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The USWNT is set to compete in their first gold medal match in 12 years after Sophia Smith scored the game-winning goal in the 95th minute against Germany in the semifinals.
Brazil responds and scores a fourth goal
Brazil did not ease off the pressure and responded to Spain’s goal by scoring their fourth goal of the semifinal matchup in the 90th minute. Kerolin Ferraz took advantage of Spain’s Cata Coll mistake which resulted in the ball finding the back of the net and extending Brazil’s lead 4-1.
Spain nets first goal in the 86 minute
Spain still has fight in them after Salma Paralleulo scored their first goal of the game, giving them a lifeline in the semifinal matchup against Brazil. However, Brazil is still leading 3-1 with only a few minutes left in the game.
Brazil makes it 3-0 against Spain
Brazil extended its lead to 3-0 after scoring another goal in the second half. Adriana Leal da Silva headed the ball into the back of the net from inside the box.
Brazil leads Spain 2-0 into halftime
In a stunning turn of events, Brazil came out fierce and struck first against the Spain, taking the lead in the first 10 minutes after Irene Paredes scored the opening goal. Brazil then extended the lead in extra time of the first half when Gabi Portilho netted a shot from the center to claim the second goal of the game.
15’Brazil goal: Spain’s Irene Parades scores own goal
Brazil got out to an early lead in this semifinal match behind a Paredes 15th-minute own goal.
Olympics 2024: Women’s soccer knockout rounds schedule
All times ET.
Tuesday, Aug. 6
Semifinal #1: USWNT 1-0 Germany, FINAL
Semifinal #2: Brazil 4-1 Spain, 3 p.m.; E!, Universo, Peacock, and NBCOlympics.com.
Olympics 2024: Women’s soccer medal rounds schedule
All times ET.
Friday, Aug. 9
Bronze medal match: Germany vs. TBD, 9 a.m.; USA Network, Telemundo, Peacock, and NBCOlympics.com
Saturday, Aug. 10
Gold medal match: USWNT vs. TBD, 11 a.m.; USA Network, Telemundo, Peacock, and NBCOlympics.com.
Paris Olympics 2024: How to watch the Summer Games across TV and streaming
Date: July 24-Aug. 11
TV: Games broadcast across NBC, USA Network, E!, Telemundo, CNBC and Golf Channel
Streaming: Peacock, nbcolympics.com
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