Canada defeats Germany, tops Group F at 2016 Rio Olympics

Canada's women's national team made history on Tuesday, winning their first ever match against Germany to earn their third consecutive victory and top Group F with nine points. Former Whitecaps FC women's player Melissa Tancredi played the hero with both goals in the 2-1 victory.

The Red and White now advance to the quarterfinals will they will face the runner-up of Group G, most likely France or New Zealand.

Canada had never earned a result against Germany, not a win or draw. That didn't look to change early on when the Germans went ahead on a 13th minute penalty kick.

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