Canada could return from London 2012 with medals and individual prizes. They play France in a crucial game for the development of Canadian soccer.
There is much to look forward to in this match. Canada vs France could produce a tight match, not only in terms of goals but in the overall play.
One thing to note concerning statistics is that Christine Sinclair has netted twice as many goals as USA goal poacher striker Alex Morgan and playmaker Megan Rapinoe. The Canadian is favourite to win the golden boot but Abby Wambach and national team mate Melissa Tancredi are strong contenders for the prize.
Sinclair’s hat-trick in the semi-finals should probably have stolen the headlines. Unfortunately for the entire Canadian team, the abysmal performance of referee Christina Pedersen allowed USA to complete a spectacular comeback.
Subsequently, Canada find themselves preparing for Thursday’s third-place final. The best way for them to cry out their disappointment is to clinch bronze against France.
However, the French also eye consolation after losing to Japan in the semi-finals. Remember that London 2012 is France's first ever Olympic Games.
Canada, meanwhile, missed the first three editions of the women's soccer tournament at the Olympics. They qualified for Beijing 2008 but suffered a frustrating eighth place finish.
BBC3, BBC Olympics, RDS and NBC Sports Network are among the listed channels for the live broadcast of Canada vs France on Thursday. Kick-off time is at 8:00am EST (12:00pm GMT).
One thing to note concerning statistics is that Christine Sinclair has netted twice as many goals as USA goal poacher striker Alex Morgan and playmaker Megan Rapinoe. The Canadian is favourite to win the golden boot but Abby Wambach and national team mate Melissa Tancredi are strong contenders for the prize.
Sinclair’s hat-trick in the semi-finals should probably have stolen the headlines. Unfortunately for the entire Canadian team, the abysmal performance of referee Christina Pedersen allowed USA to complete a spectacular comeback.
Subsequently, Canada find themselves preparing for Thursday’s third-place final. The best way for them to cry out their disappointment is to clinch bronze against France.
However, the French also eye consolation after losing to Japan in the semi-finals. Remember that London 2012 is France's first ever Olympic Games.
Canada, meanwhile, missed the first three editions of the women's soccer tournament at the Olympics. They qualified for Beijing 2008 but suffered a frustrating eighth place finish.
BBC3, BBC Olympics, RDS and NBC Sports Network are among the listed channels for the live broadcast of Canada vs France on Thursday. Kick-off time is at 8:00am EST (12:00pm GMT).
