Burnaby's Christine Sinclair scored two goals in the second half to lead Canada's women's soccer team to a must-win 3-0 victory over South Africa in Olympic group play on Saturday.
Sinclair tallied her 138th and 139th international career goals for Canada, ensuring a big three points in the team's second match at the London Olympic Games. Canada lost its opening game 2-1 to Japan last Wednesday.
On Tuesday, Canada drew 2-2 with Sweden to earn a spot in the quarterfinals as one of the top two third-place finishing teams in overall group play.
Melissa Tancredi scored both goals for Canada against the Swedes.
Sweden and Japan shared top spot in Group F with five points apiece and also moved on to the final eight.
Women's soccer quarter-final play begins on Friday.
- tberridge@burnabynow. com
