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The Canadian womens soccer team could be in trouble for incidents that allegedly occurred following their 4-3, extra-time loss to the United States in the semi-finals on Monday. Paul McQuistan Jersey . FIFA, the international governing body of soccer, released a statement on Tuesday confirming that an investigation has been launched into the Canadian teams post-match actions. "Following the Olympic womens semi-final match between Canada and the USA played at Old Trafford on the evening of 6 August, the FIFA disciplinary committee is currently analyzing incidents that occurred after the conclusion of the match. "Further information will be provided only after the committee are in possession of all the elements of the case." There is no indication in the statement as to what the incidents are, which players were involved or what punishment could be handed to the Canadian team as a result of the investigation. At the conclusion of the match, many of the Canadian players, as well as head coach John Herdman, were critical of referee Christina Pederson from Norway for decisions they did not agree with, but specifically a delay of game call against keeper Erin McLeod in the 80th minute. Pederson awarded the Americans an indirect free kick inside the Canadian penalty area after determining that McLeod had violated the six-second rule in an attempt to waste time. On the ensuing play, she whistled a penalty for handball in the box when the ball struck a Canadian defender in the arm. American striker Abby Wambach converted the penalty into the game tying goal, forcing the match into extra-time. Canadian coach John Herdman does not believe his team deserves to be punished for anything that occurred after the match. "I dont think were going to that level,” said Herdman. “People should realize the game just ended and they had a camera shoves in their face. In the heat of the moment things are said.  We just lost an emotional semi-final game and then they are asked to stand in front of the cameras. Things happen that both players and referees regret.  Things happen, thats football, were moving on." Canadian captain Christine Sinclair also does not believe her team should be disciplined for anything that took place after the final whistle. "I cant see that happening," said Sinclair. "It was an emotional game. Thats how I felt at the time. I didnt hold things back." They really have been tremendous representatives of the country, were all extremely proud of their showing.  I know they are very disappointed, thats probably an understatement of how they feel and how many Canadians feel about what transpired.  I would encourage them to do the only thing you can do at this time which is put that behind you and focus on the next game.  Earlier in the day FIFA had released an initial statement to the media explaining their position on the referee decisions made during the game. "Law 5 of the Laws of the Game states that the decisions of the referee regarding facts connected with play, including whether or not a goal is scored and the result of the match, are final. The referee may only change a decision on realizing that it is incorrect or, at his discretion,on the advice of an assistant referee or the fourth official, provided thathe/she has not restarted play or terminated the match." Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper also weighed in on Tuesday with his support for the Canadian womens soccer team. "They really have been tremendous representatives of the country, were all extremely proud of their showing," said Harper. "I know they are very disappointed, thats probably an understatement of how they feel and how many Canadians feel about what transpired.  I would encourage them to do the only thing you can do at this time which is put that behind you and focus on the next game." Canada will play France for the womens soccer bronze medal on Thursday. Steven Hauschka Jersey . Canadas Sports Leader captures the fourth and final major of the year with live coverage of all four rounds from Thursday, Aug. 9 to Sunday, Aug. 12 on TSN2 and TSN Mobile TV. 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