Canada's Rose becomes youngest scorer in women's Olympic history
Canada continues to break records at Rio 2016.
Speedy 17-year-old Deanne Rose became the youngest scorer in the history of Olympic women's soccer Friday when she tapped home after a brilliant run from Ashley Lawrence in the 25th minute of the bronze-medal clash with host Brazil.
Deanne Rose of #CAN is the youngest goal scorer in women's #Olympics soccer tournament history (17 years, 170 days). #Rio2016
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) August 19, 2016
The tally, which gave Canada a 1-0 lead and quieted a partisan Arena Corinthians, came after Janine Beckie scored the fastest goal in Olympic soccer history earlier in the competition - though her record was later broken by Brazilian superstar Neymar.
Canada is looking to replicate its bronze-medal win from four years ago in London.
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