Canada was deducted 6 points at Paris Olympics over scandal. Here’s how they still advanced

Jordyn Huitema, Quinn and the rest of Team Canada had to win each of its three group stage matches in order to advance.

PARIS, France — Despite a scandal involving the use of drones to spy on opponents that resulted in an historic six-point deduction, the Canada women’s soccer team has advanced to the quarterfinals at the Paris Olympics.

Team Canada, which features Seattle Reign stalwarts Jordyn Huitema and Quinn, beat Colombia 1-0 on Wednesday to complete a perfect group stage for the team. Canada was deducted six points and had its head coach and two other support staff members sent home from Paris after being

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