Olympic Soccer Schedule 2012: Must-See Matches on Last Day of Women's Group Play

Tuesday's final day of women's soccer group play promises to entertain fans from all around the globe, as two world powerhouses look to head into the knockout stages on a high note. 

The Americans have cruised through their first two matchups, while the Brazilians have done the same. Meanwhile the home team, Great Britain joins the the US and Brazil as the only three teams to win their first two group matches this summer.

Team GB is hoping to make an extended tournament run to the podium, while medal finishes for Team USA and Brazil are inevitable. 

Without further ado, here are the must-see group play finales.

United States vs. North Korea - Tuesday, July 31, 12:15 p.m. ET, NBC Sports Network

The North Koreans desperately need a win to advance to the quarterfinals, while the Americans will want to continue their strong play heading into the knockout rounds. Team USA, led by forward Alex Morgan, has been on a tear since giving up two early goals to France in the opener. The US has scored seven consecutive goals without conceding since their rocky start to the Summer Games.

That dominance will likely continue against North Korea, who were beaten 5-0 by France in their most recent Olympic matchup. The shutout loss was both embarrassing and demoralizing. That being said, soccer fans should tune in to see how the North Koreans respond and how much effort and focus the Americans play with knowing that they are the team to beat. 

The NBC Sports Network will broadcast the Group G finale, and it can also be seen on the Olympic Soccer Channel for those with access. The Americans have won the gold in women's soccer since the 2004 Games in Athens, they can make it a third consecutive gold finish with another solid run this summer. Their journey continues against North Korea on Tuesday, when they will look to remain flawless in London.

Great Britain vs. Brazil - Tuesday, July 31, 2:45 p.m. ET, MSNBC

This matchup is an absolute can't-miss clash for Olympic soccer fans. Neither team has lost a match nor conceded at the 2012 Games. Brazil has outscored its opponents 6-0, while Great Britain has outscored its foes 4-0 in two matches. The crowd will be in heavy support of the British as well, which should make for an interesting watch on television.

This match will be aired on MSNBC as well as the Olympic Soccer Channel. It will be fascinating to see which side concedes first, if at all, and how each responds to adversity not yet experienced at the Games this summer. Brazil laid five goals on Cameroon in the opener, but struggled to find the back of the net against New Zealand, scoring just once. 

The British are gaining confidence by the day as they have millions of supporters to fall back on when they find themselves struggling. Brazil will be in for a difficult matchup on Tuesday, with a great deal of pressure on their shoulders knowing that the winning side will win the group and ride a massive wave of undefeated momentum into the quarterfinals. 

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