The Canadian women鈥檚 soccer team is celebrating an Olympic title at the Tokyo Games.
Canada defeated Sweden 3-2 on penalty kicks to win the gold medal after the teams finished extra time tied at one.
After Canadian goalkeeper Stephanie Labbe denied Jonna Andersson鈥檚 attempt, Julia Grosso scored the winner to end it.
Sweden鈥檚 Stina Blackstenius opened the scoring in the 34th minute but Jessie Fleming equalized from the penalty spot in the 67th minute.
It鈥檚 the first-ever Olympic title for the Canadian women鈥檚 soccer team.
Canada won bronze at the 2012 London Games and finished third again at the 2016 Olympics in Rio.
The Canadian Press
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