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London 2012 Olympics Day One Live Thread: Women's Football

By Robert L. Bishop
LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 23: The Olympic Stadium is pictured in Olympic Park during previews ahead of the London Olympic Games on July 23, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Phil Walter/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 23: The Olympic Stadium is pictured in Olympic Park during previews ahead of the London Olympic Games on July 23, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Phil Walter/Getty Images)
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Note: We will have Olympic threads available even on non-football days for anybody who is interested in discussing the day's events, but most of the time they will be in the FanPosts section, so check there for each day's thread.

The 2012 Olympics get started today with women's football. The first game will pit Great Britain against New Zealand. Full schedule (all times BST):

Great Britain - New Zealand, 1600
Japan - Canada, 1700
United States - France, 1700
Cameroon - Brazil, 1845
Sweden - South Africa, 1945
Columbia - North Korea, 1945

Tomorrow will feature opening matches in the men's tournament, including 2 games at St James' Park.

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