The Olympic women's soccer finalists were set on Tuesday in dramatic fashion.
First up, the United States advanced to the final with a down-to-the-wire 1-0 overtime win over Germany.
Forward Sophia Smith's goal in the 95th-minute proved decisive after she beat an onrushing German defender and slid the ball into the net. It wasn't an easy match for Emma Hayes' side, as Germany entered the second 45 with energy, a focused backline, and reinvigorated forwards who tested the U.S. in the final third.
The Americans have now advanced to the gold medal match for the sixth time in its last eight Olympic appearances.
Perhaps more shockingly, Brazil earned a dominant 4-2 win over World Cup champions Spain, sending La Seleção into the final for the first time since 2008.
Spain's Irene Paredes opened the scoring for Brazil in the sixth-minute thanks to an unlucky own goal. From there, the floodgates opened for the South Americans, with goals from Gabi Portilho (45'+4'), Adriana (71') and Kerolin (90'+1).
Spain pulled two back in the final quarter thanks to a Salma Paralluelo brace, but it wasn't enough for La Roja to make a full comeback.
Notably, Brazil secured the win without soccer legend Marta, who was serving a two-game suspension after being sent off in the group stage. The 38-year-old will return for the final when Brazil seeks to earn its first-ever Olympic women's soccer gold.
The Olympic women's soccer final kicks off at 11 a.m. ET / 8 a.m. PT on Saturday. The bronze medal match between Spain and Germany takes place on Friday at 9 a.m. ET / 6 a.m. PT.
