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Summary France made all 10 of its free throws in the final 1:27, including six by Dumerc.
Emilie Goubis scored 16 points and Isabelle Yacoubou added eight of her 14 in the fourth quarter to help France advance to the Olympic womens basketball quarterfinals with a 64-60 victory over Canada on Wednesday.France (3-0) was coming off a shocking overtime victory over Australia on Monday.Yacoubous consecutive lay-ins to start the final period gave the French a 46-40 advantage. Canada was able to cut it to 62-60 after Natalia Anchonwas three-point play with 9.5 seconds left. Celine Dumerc sealed the win with two free throws less than a second later.France made all 10 of its free throws in the final 1:27, including six by Dumerc.Shona Thorburn scored 17 points and Achonwa added 14 for Canada (1-2).
