Germany ended Canada‘s controversial Olympic run in a penalty shootout in Marseille on Friday to set up a soccer semifinal against the U.S. women’s national team.
After a goalless draw through extra time, Ann-Katrin Berger was the hero for Germany, saving two of Canada’s penalties before converting the winning kick to settle the battle between the last two Olympic gold medal winners.
The win sets up a rematch from the group stage, when the Americans ran out comfortable 4-1 winners over the 2016 champion. The USWNT sealed its place in the last four with an extra-time win over Japan earlier on Saturday.
Sydney Lohmann nearly scored for Germany in the second extra period but her header from some six yards out just skimmed the crossbar.
Adriana Leon had perhaps the best chance of the match for Canada in the 71st minute when she threatened on a fast break, but Berger was ready.
