Sinclair leads Canada to Olympic berth with win over Costa Rica
Superstar Christine Sinclair scored two goals to help Canada defeat Costa Rica 3-1 in the semifinals of the CONCACAF Olympic qualification tournament in Houston. With the win, Canada’s women have punched their ticket to Rio 2016.
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Canada goalkeeper Erin McLeod, right, grabs the ball as Allysha Chapman (2) avoids her as Costa Rica’s Melissa Herrera (7) slides during the first half of a CONCACAF Olympic women’s soccer qualifying championship semifinal Friday, Feb. 19, 2016, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Canada’s Christine Sinclair, right, leaps onto teammates as she celebrates after scoring a goal against Costa Rica during the first half of a CONCACAF Olympic women’s soccer qualifying championship semifinal Friday, Feb. 19, 2016, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Canada’s Allysha Chapman (2) challenges Costa Rica’s Melissa Herrera (7) for the ball during the first half of a CONCACAF Olympic women’s soccer qualifying championship semifinal Friday, Feb. 19, 2016, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Canada’s Deanne Rose, left, celebrates after scoring a goal with Nichelle Prince during the second half of a CONCACAF Olympic women’s soccer qualifying championship semifinal against Costa Rica, Friday, Feb. 19, 2016, in Houston. Canada won 3-1. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Canada’s Christine Sinclair (12) heads the ball as Costa RicaÔø?s Diana Saenz (5) defends during the second half of a CONCACAF Olympic women’s soccer qualifying championship semifinal Friday, Feb. 19, 2016, in Houston. Canada won 3-1. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Canada’s Christine Sinclair (12) celebrates after scoring a goal with Desiree Scott (11) against Costa Rica during the second half of a CONCACAF Olympic women’s soccer qualifying championship semifinal Friday, Feb. 19, 2016, in Houston. Canada won 3-1. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Canada’s Ashley Lawrence (10) challenges Costa Rica’s Cristin Granados (15) for the ball during the second half of a CONCACAF Olympic women’s soccer qualifying championship semifinal Friday, Feb. 19, 2016, in Houston. Canada won 3-1. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Canada players celebrate after beating Costa Rica in a CONCACAF Olympic women’s soccer qualifying championship semifinal Friday, Feb. 19, 2016, in Houston. Canada won 3-1. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
A young fan shows her support for Canada as the women’s soccer team takes the field for a CONCACAF Olympic qualifying tournament soccer match. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Two young Team Canada fans cheer for Canada’s women’s soccer team as they take the field for a CONCACAF Olympic qualifying tournament soccer match against. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)