Canada's soccer women break Olympic records in 1st match
Shelina Zadorsky issued red card in 19th minute of play
By: Caroline Szwed, CBC Sports
Although the Rio 2016 Olympic Games haven't officially begun, the Canadian women's national soccer team got to kick their journey off to an early start.
The defending bronze medallists entered the Olympic stage with a bang against fifth-ranked Australia.
Canada's 21-year-old Janine Beckie made a name for herself on international soil as she scored the fastest goal in Olympic history at 21 seconds.
<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CAN?src=hash">#CAN</a> opens the scoring against <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AUS?src=hash">#AUS</a> in Women's <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Football?src=hash">#Football</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Rio2016?src=hash">#Rio2016</a> <a href="https://t.co/xkphpsEzcm">https://t.co/xkphpsEzcm</a> <a href="https://t.co/RVZff9Lgv8">https://t.co/RVZff9Lgv8</a>
—@CBCOlympicsPrior to the match, American-born Beckie tallied 21 appearances for Canada with 13 starts, 10 goals and one assist. Her record-breaking goal is just another item added to her resume.
That moment when Janine Beckie scored the first goal for <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CanWNT?src=hash">#CanWNT</a> at <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Rio2016?src=hash">#Rio2016</a> <a href="https://t.co/7LRtPxgfcg">https://t.co/7LRtPxgfcg</a>
—@CBCOlympicsThough Beckie's goal may have seemed fast for viewers, it appears this star on the rise is use to finding the back of the net early.
Beckie's first collegiate goal took just 57 seconds, first Olympic goal, 20 seconds! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WreckEm?src=hash">#WreckEm</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/janinebeckie4">@janinebeckie4</a> <a href="https://t.co/knRBARb6ds">pic.twitter.com/knRBARb6ds</a>
—@TexasTechSoccerUnfortunately, Canada's glory was tempered at the 19th-minute mark. Centre back Shelina Zadorsky was issued a red card after fouling Australia's Michelle Heyman off the breakaway.
ICYMI | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CanWNT?src=hash">#CanWNT</a> is playing with 10 players due to a 19th-minute red card given to defender Shelina Zadorsky <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Rio2016?src=hash">#Rio2016</a> <a href="https://t.co/ixgbixkLZo">https://t.co/ixgbixkLZo</a>
—@CBCOlympicsAccording to ESPN's Paul Carr, Canada also set another Olympic record for the fastest red card received in Olympic history.
More history for Canada. Shelina Zadorsky's red card (19') is the earliest in Olympic women's soccer history. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Rio2016?src=hash">#Rio2016</a>
—@PCarrESPNSooooo, Canada has already broken two records at these Games: fastest goal and fastest red card in Women's Olympic Soccer. 20secs & 19mins
—@AndiPetrilloAlthough the Canadians entered the second half with a man down, fans kept the faith.
COME ON CANADA, WE CAN DO THIS <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CANWNT?src=hash">#CANWNT</a>
—@CanWNT_HQ<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CANWNT?src=hash">#CANWNT</a> Only 1st game and it's intense already. Hold that lead, ladies!
—@virtualmusingLots of credit to <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CANWNT?src=hash">#CANWNT</a>. Since the half, you really can't tell they're down a player. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CANvAUS?src=hash">#CANvAUS</a>
—@AgentRPBJust when you thought the drama ended, Beckie stepped up for a penalty kick and missed.
<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CanWNT?src=hash">#CanWNT</a> Janine Beckie can't convert on a penalty. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CAN?src=hash">#CAN</a> still up 1-0 on <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AUS?src=hash">#AUS</a> <a href="https://t.co/KNxa7uLbSN">https://t.co/KNxa7uLbSN</a>
—@CBCOlympicsCanada sealed the win against the Aussies in Group F action after captain Christine Sinclair scored the team's second goal.
The Reds were able to not only defeat and post a shutout against Australia in their opening match of Rio 2016, but they also survived 71 minutes against a top-five team undermanned.
<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CanWNT?src=hash">#CanWNT</a> Christine Sinclair gives <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CAN?src=hash">#CAN</a> a 2-0 lead late in the 2nd half over <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AUS?src=hash">#AUS</a> <a href="https://t.co/xkphpsEzcm">https://t.co/xkphpsEzcm</a> <a href="https://t.co/MoyQM3wPYu">https://t.co/MoyQM3wPYu</a>
—@CBCOlympicsFULL TIME!! 3 points for <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CanadaRED?src=hash">#CanadaRED</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CANWNT?src=hash">#CANWNT</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Rio2016?src=hash">#Rio2016</a><br><br>2-0
—@CanadaSoccerEN