July 24, 2012
US, Great Britain, Japan win opening football matches
LONDON, England — Strong favourite for the women’s football title, the US, host Great Britain and Japan all won their matches and advanced beyond the preliminary round in the Olympic Games today.
Great Britain beat New Zealand 1:0 in Group E; Japan got pass Canada 2:1 in Group F while the US defeated France 4:2 in Group G.
Cameroon is now facing Brazil as Sweden takes on South Africa and Colombia plays North Korea.
The Games has its official opening ceremony on Friday.