Germany face U.S., Spain take on Brazil in women’s semis

Missed her spot kick and Aitana Bonmati coolly converted Spain’s fourth in a row to send them through to their first Olympic semi-final.

Hosts France were beaten 1-0 by Brazil in the day’s late kick-off, after Gabi Portilho burst through two defenders to finish past keeper Constance Picaud in the 82nd minute with the South Americans’ first shot on target.

Four-time gold medallists U.S. beat Japan 1-0 courtesy of a Trinity Rodman strike in extra time in Paris to book their semi-final spot in the day’s opening match.

A huge crowd at the Parc des Princes, with American former Ballon d’Or winner Megan Rapinoe and rapper Snoop Dogg among those in the stands, witnessed the hard-fought contest.

The U.S. had to wait until the final seconds of the first half of extra time to break the deadlock, with Rodman securing the win with an incredible finish that sailed into the top corner to set a semi-final date with Germany.

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