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Canada's defensive structure in for major test vs. Sweden in Olympic final

For the first time in history, the Canadian Women's National Team will take the pitch with Olympic gold on the line.

A rousing victory over the rival United States set Canada up for this incredible moment, and now only powerhouse Sweden stands in its way from achieving a victory for which there is no comparison.

The Canadians have kept clean sheets in both their knockout phase contests so far after suffering momentary setbacks in all three games in the preliminary round. They face the stiffest test of their defensive line to date in Sweden, which has been as impressive as any from an attacking standpoint at Tokyo 2020.