Australia held America for a goal less draw as Holland thrash China

Miedema moves up on top scorer list with 8 goals. Quarter final line up ready. Zambia, New Zealand,Chile China return home from Tokyo. 

USA women team struggle continues but they secured quarter final spot for the Women Olympics after a 0-0 draw against Australia. USA will play against Holland and Australia against Great Britain on July 30th. With this kind of form, and Holland's current goal scoring form, it's expected that they would lose in quarter. Meanwhile, Australia have a chance against Great Britain. 

Holland secured a comfortable strong win against China, Miedema again scoring 2 goals as Lieke Mertens(2), Beerensteyn(2),Pelova(1)and Van De Sanden(1) scored the rest of the goals. Shanshan and Yanwen scored for China. 

Japan defeated Chile for a single goal scored by Tanaka in the 77th minute. With this win and a draw, they qualified for the quarter final.   Japan will face Sweden, who are in terrific form at the moment. Sweden are the only team who has won all 3 matches of the group stage. They also defeated USA in the first match. 

Sweden defeated New Zealand in the final group match. Anvegard (17') and Janogy(29') scored for them. Sweden and Holland have best chances of winning gold this time. 

Canada and Great Britain settled for a 1-1 draw. Canada scored first and took lead in the 55th minute. England fought back and they got the price as a self goal in the 85th minute. Both teams qualified for the quarter, where Canada will play against Brazil and England face Australia. 

In the last match of matchday 3, Brazil beat Zambia for a sole goal by Alves (19'). Brilliant stricker and captain of Zambia Banda couldnt score and finished with 6 goals in the tournament. 

Quarter Finals , July 30

Great Britain v Australia

Kashima

Sweden v Japan

Saitama

Netherlands v USA

Yokohama

Canada v Brazil 

Rifu