The USA beats Japan 2 - 1 to win Olympic women 's football gold . Midfielder Carli Lloyd scores a goal in each half to secure fourth Olympic title . Brazil beat U.S. on penalties in last year 's FIFA Women 's World Cup final . Canada clinches the bronze medal after beating France 1 - 0 .
Team USA beats Japan 2-1 to win Olympic women 's football gold . Midfielder Carli Lloyd scores a goal in each half to secure fourth Olympic title . Japan beat U.S. on penalties in last year 's FIFA Women 's World Cup final . Canada clinches the bronze medal after beating France 1-0 .