Olympics | Spain, United States reach women's soccer quarterfinals

PARIS, July 28 (Xinhua) -- Spain and the United States advanced to the quarterfinals of the Paris Olympics women's soccer event with wins on Sunday.

Spain, which beat Japan 2-1 in their first group match, saw off Nigeria 1-0 thanks to a goal from Alexia Putellas in the 85th minute.

In a clash between two former World Cup winners, the United States beat Germany 4-1. Sophia Smith scored a brace while Mallor