Olympics-Soccer-U.S. reach first Olympic final in 12 years with 1-0 extra-time win over Germany

Paris 2024 Olympics - Football - Women's Semi-final - United States vs Germany - Lyon Stadium, Decines-Charpieu, France - August 06, 2024. Sophia Smith of the United States celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates. REUTERS/Nir Elias

PARIS (Reuters) -Sophia Smith scored an extra-time winner as the United States reached the Olympic women's football final with a 1-0 victory over Germany in a tight encounter in Lyon on Tuesday to edge closer to a fifth Olympic gold medal.

The U.S., eyeing their first title at the Games since 2012, will face the winners of the second semi between Spain and Brazil later on Tuesday in the decider at Parc des Princes on Saturday.