Spain Advances to Olympic Semifinals After Penalty Shootout

Spain advanced to the semi-finals of the Olympic women's soccer tournament after defeating Colombia in a dramatic penalty shootout, following a 2-2 draw after extra time. Colombia initially led 2-0 with goals from Mayra Ramirez and Leicy Santos, but Spain mounted a comeback, thanks to goals from Jenni Hermoso and Irene Paredes, who equalized in the dying moments. The penalty shootout saw Aitana Bonmati score the decisive kick, while Colombia's Catalina Usme and Liana Salazar both missed their attempts. Spain will face either France or Brazil in the semi-finals on August 6. Despite being outperformed in expected goals, Spain dominated in overall play, with significantly more entries in the opposition box. Their resilience under pressure showcased their determination to secure Olympic gold in their first appearance in this tournament.