Rio Olympics Women's Soccer and USWNT: Full TV schedule, group standings, results

cbssports.com ^ | August 3, 2016 | Roger Gonzalez

[Berlin_Freeper]

The summer of soccer isn't over yet. After the Copa America and Euro 2016 on the men's side, the Summer Olympics arrive with the men's and women's soccer tournament. Play begins on Aug. 3 for the women and ends with the gold medal game on Aug. 19. Here are the groups, schedule, TV listings and more for the women's tournament, which features the USWNT.

[EinNYC]

This year, they’ve added a sport: mosquito wrangling.

[Berlin_Freeper]

... Sweden halted South Africa’s momentum in the 74th minute as defender Nilla Fischer scored off a mishandled cross by South African goalkeeper Roxanne Barker.

Following the goal, Sweden held onto its lead for the remainder of the match to earn three points and move to the top of Group E. South Africa remains at 0 points.

Next up for Sweden is a matchup against host country Brazil on Saturday at 9:00p.m.

[Berlin_Freeper]

Canada's Janine Beckie scores 20 seconds in against Australia, for the earliest goal in Olympic women's soccer history. #CAN— Paul Carr (@PCarrESPN) August 3, 2016

⚽ Janine Becke scores against Australia (1-0)

[Berlin_Freeper]

Canada had Shelina Zadorsky sent off fafter 19 minutes or dragging down Michelle Heyman with the Australian striker bearing down on goal.

Elise Kellond-Knight almost levelled as her freekick hit the crossbar.

[Berlin_Freeper]

I currently have Brazil vs. China and Canada vs. Australia streaming in tiles of my browser, on my 55inch HDTV.

How is that for heyahiyakuki mode?

[T-Bone Texan]

How is that even possible...sheesh, you kids and your technology.

[MinorityRepublican]

Maybe I’ll watch beach volleyball.

[MinorityRepublican]

By the way why are they playing soccer now when the opening ceremony is on Friday?

[Berlin_Freeper]

HDMI cable from the video card to the TV and Tile Tabs.

[Berlin_Freeper]

Was like that in the last summer Olympics too. They probably need the stadiums for other competitions.

[Berlin_Freeper]

That Canada vs Australia game was crazy. Bad start for the Matildas (2-0).

[Berlin_Freeper]

Amid the economic hardship and social unrest in Zimbabwe this year, football is providing something to cheer for. The spotlight is on Zimbabwe’s women’s team who begin competition this week at the 2016 Summer Olympic Games in Rio.

[Berlin_Freeper]

⚽ Christine Sinclair scores against Australia (2-0)

[Berlin_Freeper]

http://olympics.cbc.ca/news/article/canadian-soccer-women-win-olympic-opener-over-australia.html

[Berlin_Freeper]

FULL TIME | Not the start we wanted. #Can claim three points thanks to goals from Beckie & Sinclair. Next stop Germany. #OneTeam #Rio2016— Football Australia (@FFA) August 3, 2016

[Berlin_Freeper]

⚽ Monica (W-Brazil) goal against W-China (1-0)

[dfwgator]

I’ll root for the USA soccer team, but I must confess, I’d like to see somebody like Lithuania beat the US Men’s basketball team.

[Berlin_Freeper]

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Gorgeous ball by Andressinha out of the back to Marta, who finds Andressa Alves. Brazil up, 2-0. pic.twitter.com/AY2hg9odCu— Our Game Magazine (@OurGameMagazine) August 3, 2016

[Berlin_Freeper]

⚽ Christiane (W-Brazil) goal against W-China (3-0)

[Berlin_Freeper]

Brazil began their quest for gold at their home Women's Olympic Football Tournament with a comfortable 3-0 victory against China PR at the Olympic Stadium in Rio de Janeiro.

Marta, Brazil's brilliant football nomad