A heartbreaking defeat...

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Some two decades and 75 minutes since the last occurrence, Team Canada got the best of the USWNT. The 1-0 loss sets up Team USA for the Bronze Medal match, while Canada moves on to the finals and will play either Sweden or Australia. As for the semifinal, it was another tough battle on the pitch for the U.S. women this Olympics. Much of the match was under their control, but the momentum was negated by missed opportunities. In case you missed the action from the heartbreaker for the USWNT, here are a the top images from the match...

Team USA midfielder Julie Ertz (8) heads the ball past Team Canada forward Janine Beckie (16)

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Team Canada forward Nichelle Prince is tripped by Team USA defender Becky Sauerbrunn (not pictured)

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Team USA goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher (1) makes a save against Team Canada forward Nichelle Prince (15)

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Alyssa Naeher (1) leaves the field with an apparent injury

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Team USA midfielder Lindsey Horan (9) battles for the ball with Team Canada midfielder Jessie Fleming (17)

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Team USA defender Tierna Davidson (12) is called for a penalty against Team Canada forward Deanne Rose (6)

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Team Canada goalkeeper Stephanie Labbe (1) makes a save against Team United States forward Carli Lloyd (10)

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Team USA forward Megan Rapinoe (15) chases the ball with Team Canada defender Ashley Lawrence (10)

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Team USA midfielder Julie Ertz (8) is pulled down to the turf by Team Canada forward Adriana Leon (9)

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Team Canada midfielder Jessie Fleming (17) with the kick...

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...to seal the victory for Team Canada

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Team Canada defender Allysha Chapman (2) celebrates after the huge goal

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Moving on to the finals

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Big-time win for Team Canada

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A crushing defeat for Team USA

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A hard-fought battle

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Megan Rapinoe (15) and goalkeeper Adrianna Franch (18) embrace after the tough defeat

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The U.S. now looks to regroup and prep for the bronze medal matchup...

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