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Weekend Roundup: Canberra adances to league final
January 22, 2012
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In Australia Lydia Williams and Sally Shippard are one step away from crowning a stellar season. Without a single loss they advanced to the league final with Canberra United after defeating Melbourne Victory 1-0 on a late goal. Opponent will be Brisbane Roar.

In Italy Maria Karlsson and Bardolino Verona clinched a road win, 2-1 at Lazio Rome. A late goal by Rome made it a close finish after Verona scored twice after the break.

ASJ Soyaux missed a surprise point against Henin Beaumont in France after losing 0-1. Fiona O'Sullivan and Becky Spencer appeared in this game.

Canada has advanced to the semifinal of the Olympics qualifiers. First they defeated Haiti 6-0, afterwards a 2-0 over Cuba followed. The first game featured Candace Chapman, Melissa Tancredi and Christina Julien with latter one scoring the opening goal. Game two started Erin McLeod and Melissa Tancredi with latter one adding the final goal for the win.

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