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USA, Canada set up semi-final meeting

The USA and Canada win their quarter-finals to set up a last-four meeting in the men's ice hockey competition at the Winter Olympics.

The United States have set up a semi-final meeting with Canada in the men's ice hockey competition at the Winter Olympics.

The defending champions left it late in their quarter-final against Latvia, needing a goal from Shea Weber inside the final seven minutes to secure their place in the last four.

Meanwhile, the Americans cruised past the Czech Republic with goals from James van Riemsdyk, Dustin Brown, David Backes, Zach Parise and Phil Kessel in the 5-2 victory.

Sweden and Finland will contest the other semi-final for a place in the gold medal game.

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