With Canada’s win against Greece to open their Olympic group play, they came into their second game against Australia with a goal of rising to top Group A. A tough group with Australia, Greece, and Spain joining Canada, every point matters in an attempt to make it to the knockout stage.
Canada and Australia each had a 1-0 record going into this game, as Australia beat Spain on the first day of action. Both teams were itching to continue an undefeated streak, and Australia had the chance to clinch a quarter final spot with a win against Canada.