OK, so this is a tough game for Canada. 15 minutes in and the Swedes have had some very good chances. This is like the Swede’s third corner kick. And it’s a lousy one. The Canadian women are playing well, but they’ll have to step it up to win. If Canada ties, they come in second in the group. If they win, they come in first. Losing is not an option, right? Well, it might be. Good news from the Ceeb: either way, Canada advances to the quarter finals, thanks to a German victory over North Korea.
This article appears in Aug 7-13, 2008.
