1996 bronze medal soccer game

Then, in the final group game against Nigeria, Ronaldo blasted his side to a win with a goal from outside the box. In their quarter-final against Ghana, the year-old took centre stage again and bagged a brace in a win. Flavio Conceicao put Brazil ahead in the opening minute, but this time Nigeria hit back as Roberto Carlos scored an own goal. Before half-time though, Conceicao scored again and Bebeto added a third to put Brazil in a commanding lead.

However, Victor Ikpeba scored in the 78th minute to inspire a remarkable recovery and year-old Nwankwo Kanu levelled the game in stoppage time. Rapinoe recorded the Olimpico, a goal scored directly off a corner kick without another player touching it, in the eighth minute to give the U.

Franch, starting in place of injured starting keeper Alyssa Naeher, then made a beautiful save on a header by Kerr to keep the game tied. Rapinoe soon struck again, scoring on a direct strike off Australia's misclear in the box to give the U. Lloyd then notched her first goal of the Tokyo Olympics, taking one touch off a feed from Lindsey Horan and firing into the side netting to give the U. It was the ninth career Olympic goal for the year-old Lloyd, tying her with Abby Wambach for most all-time for the U.

Australia had a quick response as Caitlin Foord scored three minutes later to cut the U. Australia's Emily Gielnik scored on a strike from outside the box in the 90th minute to make it a one-goal game. Password Forgot? Soccer America Pro members may read, share and comment on all articles from these paid premium newsletters. Toggle navigation. Advanced Search. Username Password Remember me Forgot or need to establish your password? Enjoy Free Access Continue reading this article by signing up for three free articles per month.

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