Tokyo Olympics Football: Netherlands, Australia, Brazil, Great Britain win; USWNT shocked by Sweden

The association football tournament at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 has finally kicked off after a major delay because of the Coronavirus pandemic, and the Netherlands women began their campaign with a stunning 10-3 win over Zambia.

FT: Zambia 3-10 Netherlands

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— B/R Football (@brfootball) July 21, 2021

Elsewhere, Australia picked up a 2-1 win over rivals New Zealand and Japan were held to a 1-1 draw against Canada.

Sweden managed to pick up a comfortable 3-0 win over the United States, and Brazil dominated China 5-0.

With her brace against China, Marta became the first football player ever to score in five straight Olympics ???????????? pic.twitter.com/SQxp2jRsZo
— B/R Football (@brfootball) July 21, 2021

43-year-old Formiga becomes first football player to take part in SEVEN Olympic Games.

35-year-old Marta becomes the first football player to score in FIVE straight Olympic Games.

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— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) July 21, 2021

"You are much more than a football player."

Nothing but love from Pelé to Marta after she became the first football player to score in five straight Olympic Games. pic.twitter.com/tlpk1TECMO
— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) July 21, 2021

Great Britain wrapped up day one of women’s football in the Olympics with a 2-0 win over Chile.

The shock of the day came when two goals from Stina Blackstenius helped Sweden pull off a shock result against the reigning World champions, the United States, on the first day of group play in women’s soccer at the Tokyo Olympics.

The defeat against Sweden ended the incredible 44 games unbeaten streak for the Americans.

Despite the heroics from the United States goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher, Sweden managed to breach the American defence thrice. The score-line could have easily been embarrassing for the US.

The reigning world champions will be bitterly disappointed with the result, and they will be desperate to bounce back strongly in their next game.

FT Sweden 3:0 USWNT. Brilliant Swedes end US's two-year, 44-game unbeaten streak. Only the 6th time in USWNT history that it has lost a game by 3 or more goals. Worst Olympic start imaginable.
— Grant Wahl (@GrantWahl) July 21, 2021

Tokyo Olympics Football Results: Day 1

Netherlands 10-3 Zambia

Vivianne Miedema (4 goals), Lieke Martens (2 goals), Shanice van de Sanden, Jill Roord, Lineth Beerensteyn and Victoria Pelova scored for Netherlands. Barbra Banda score hat-trick for Zambia.