On August 4, Beijing time, in the women's football 1/4 finals of the Paris Olympics, Brazil defeated France, Germany eliminated Canada on penalties, Spain narrowly defeated Colombia in a penalty shootout, and United States won overtime to send Japan out. The top four were all born, United States vs Germany, Spain vs Brazil.
Canada - Germany
Germany, the Rio 2016 Olympic champion, qualified as second in the group after losing to four-time Olympic champions United States. Canada, the Olympic champion of the last Tokyo Olympics, won three consecutive group stage games, but was penalized and deducted six points, finishing second in Group A with only three points. There was no fierce attack between the two champions, only a cautious response, and the first half was lackluster and lackluster, with only seven shots on goal combined. In the second half, Canada's attack was strong, forming a front-court suppression onslaught, and Germany fell into passivity and could only fully retreat. In the 70th minute, Canada's Leon pushed a single ball and was blocked by the goalkeeper's outstretched leg, and after that, Canada failed to take advantage of many shots on goal, and the two teams were tied 0-0. Both teams missed good chances in extra time. In the penalty shootout, Canada's two penalty shots were saved by goalkeeper Berger, Germany missed the penalty in the third round, and the other four rounds were all scored, Germany 4-2 Canada.
Colombia - Spain
Colombia took the lead, Lacey connected with Myra Ramirez with a low shot to take the lead, Spain did not have many ways to attack, the quality of the side link was not high, and the long-range shot in the middle could not threaten. Colombia played defensively and scored another goal in the second half after catching an opponent's midfield error by Lacey. Spain could only give it a go, bombarding the front in the final stages. Colombia retreated in an all-round way, hoping to hold on to the advantage. In the 78th minute, Colombia could not withstand the pressure, and Hermoso took advantage of the scramble in front of the goal to score a supplementary goal to narrow the disadvantage. The suspense of the game resumed, and in the 98th minute of stoppage time, Palalolo assisted Ireyni to score a 2-2 equaliser. In extra-time, both teams failed to find the back of the net. Penalty shootout, Colombia missed twice, Spain scored all four rounds, Spain 6-4 Colombia on aggregate, advanced to the semifinals!
France - Brazil
In the first half, the two teams were half-hearted, France center Catoto had a powerful shot in the middle of the box saved, and Brazil striker Jennifer broke through the box and fired a low shot from a small angle to be blocked, most of the time in the midfield struggle, half time without achievements. The tempo of the second half was not significantly improved, with a couple of shots from both sides, but the quality was not good. In the 84th minute, Brazil counter-attacked suddenly, and Gabi completed the fatal blow. France sent their troops and failed to score after 16 minutes of stoppage time. In the end, Brazil beat host France 1-0 to advance to the semi-finals.
Japan - United States
United States had the advantage of possession in the first half but could not threaten, on the other hand, Japan, there were not many shooting opportunities, but the quality was high, and in the 35th minute, Minami Tanaka volleyed in the box and was saved by the United States goalkeeper. Then Moriya Tomi volleyed over the crossbar. In the second half, United States stepped up their attack, but it was still a scoreless rhythm, and Japan consumed more energy in defense, and the quality of counter-attacks dropped a lot. In extra time, United States made a series of dangers, Sophia's single shot was saved, and in the 105th minute, the United States made a killing machine in the middle of the line, and Trinity completed the final kill! United States 1-0 Japan!