On the morning of August 7, the semi-finals of the Olympic women’s football concluded with two key matches, Brazil defeating Spain 4-2 and the USA winning 1-0 against Germany. As a result, the final match-up for the Olympic women’s football is set: Brazil vs. the USA.
Data shows that this is the first time in 16 years since 2008 that the Brazilian women’s football team has reached the Olympic final, making it their third appearance in the tournament’s final stage.
Notably, Brazil lost both of its previous Olympic finals to the USA, in 2004 and 2008, with both defeats coming after extra time by a single goal.
For Brazil, they have been waiting 16 years for this chance at revenge, and in the final, the 38-year-old veteran Marta will be available after serving her suspension. It has already been confirmed that Marta will retire from the national team after the Olympics, so whether this veteran can end her career on a high note with a championship title is something to look forward to.
The final match between Brazil and the USA in the Olympic women’s football will take place on August 10 at 23:00, marking the ultimate showdown.