Canadian women’s soccer team celebrates first win over USA in 20 years (PHOTOS)

Canada’s women’s soccer team is going for gold.

On Monday, Canada beat USA in the semifinals thanks to a penalty shot in the 74th minute from Jessie Fleming.

It’s Canada’s first time beating the US since registering a 3-0 win on March 11, 2001 at the Algarve Cup.

For anyone keeping score, Monday’s win broke a 37-game losing streak at the hands of our American rivals.

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Advancing to the final guarantees the Canadian team their third straight medal at the Olympics, having won bronze twice in both the London and Rio Olympics.

20 years in the making.#TeamCanada | @CanadaSoccerEN pic.twitter.com/BBExIRijmE

— Team Canada (@TeamCanada) August 2, 2021

In the gold medal game, Canada will play Sweden, who topped Australia 1-0. The final is set for Thursday, August 5 at 10 pm ET/ 7 pm PT.

If you didn’t get a chance to check out Monday’s semifinal match versus the US or if you want to relive some of the glory, here are some photos from the decisive game.