The Matildas’ Olympic dreams are over, after Australia were defeated by the United States on Wednesday night in Marseille, before any lingering hopes of quarter-final progression were ended by Canada’s victory over Colombia two hours later.
A solid rear-guard defensive performance from the Australians was undone by goals on either side of half-time from Trinity Rodman and Korbin Albert, while a late goal from Matildas defender Alanna Kennedy proved too little, too late. The US, meanwhile, finish top of the group and will face Japan in Paris on Saturday.
