Eighth-ranked Brazil threatened on set pieces but was unable to break down the Canadian backline, with one exception. Sinclair, for so long the face of Canadian soccer, was sobbing as organizers set up the podium for the medal presentation. The crowd chanted “Brazil, Brazil” as the clock wound down. “She (Lawrence) set that right up.”Lawrence said later the coaching staff had identified a weakness in transition in the Brazilian team. Canada defeated France 1-0 four years ago to win bronze.

Source: thestar August 19, 2016 17:56 UTC