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Colombia players celebrate after defeating France 2-0 in a Group F soccer match in the 2015 FIFA women's World Cup at Moncton Stadium.Matt Kryger

Lady Andrade and Catalina Usme scored goals as Colombia stunned third-ranked France 2-0 at Moncton Stadium on Saturday in one of the biggest upsets in Women's World Cup history.

The underdog Colombians opened the scoring in the 19th minute. Andrade broke free from a pair of defenders for a tap-in goal. Usme clinched her country's first World Cup win with a goal on the counterattack in the 93rd minute.

The French lost despite outshooting Colombia 21-3.

France was unlucky as well. Colombian defender Daniela Montoya appeared to touch the ball with her hand inside the penalty area in the 67th minute, but a foul wasn't called.

France wraps up group play against Mexico on Wednesday, while the Colombians face England.

England was to take on Mexico later Saturday at Moncton Stadium. At Montreal's Olympic Stadium, Brazil was to face Spain and South Korea was to play Costa Rica.

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