USA limp into Olympic knockout stages after stalemate against Australia

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USA limp into Olympic knockout stages after stalemate against Australia

  • Olympics Group G: USA 0-0 Australia
  • Australia could go through as one two best third-placed teams

An uninspiring stalemate between the United States and Australia ensured the former progressed to the knockout stages and the latter will probably join them.

With Sweden topping the group after a 2-0 win over New Zealand, the result means the two sides finish on four points but the US take second place with a superior goal difference. Provided Japan, China and Zambia do not all win on Tuesday, the Matildas will go through as one of two best third-placed teams.

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