USA had been unbeaten since January 2019 and traveled to Japan as the top favorite. The Swedes ended the US gold hunt at the Summer Games five years ago in the quarter-finals.
Before the kick-off, the players of both teams got on their knees to take a stand against racism. The first goal of the Olympic tournament had previously scored double goalscorer Ellen White (18./72.) For the British selection in the 2-0 (1-0) against Chile in Sapporo. Here, too, players from both teams showed their knees as a gesture before the game.
Stina Blackstenius celebrates the 2-0 in the meantime
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Meanwhile, the Brazilians more than lived up to their favorite role against China. Star striker Marta scored her Olympic goals eleven and twelve (9th / 74th) in the 5-0 (2-0) at Miyagi Stadium.
After gold in Rio de Janeiro, the German selection missed qualifying for Tokyo through the quarter-finals against the Swedes at the 2019 World Cup.
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) recently relaxed the controversial Rule 50 on protests and political expression. Thus, kneeling before the start of the game is permitted. Political statements at events, award ceremonies and in the Olympic Village are still taboo.
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