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USWNT remain unbeaten after 4-1 win over Germany at Paris Olympics
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The U.S. girls’s nationwide group was examined throughout its second group stage match of the 2024 Paris Olympics, however the group confirmed greater than sufficient composure to stroll away with a 4-1 win over Germany and a possible spot into the quarterfinals.
The speedy twin menace of Sophia Smith and Trinity Rodman was showcased at first of the match as Rodman delivered a cross into the field and Smith was capable of get onto the tip of it for a 1-0 USWNT lead. It was a dream begin and lead that vanished rapidly as Giulia Gwinn’s low-driven strike from exterior of the field leveled the rating for Germany.
That second gave the younger USWNT its most troublesome check below new head coach Emma Hayes. Would the group crumble as Germany gained momentum, or would it not present willpower to retake the lead once more?
Fortunately for Hayes and USWNT followers, Mallory Swanson answered that query 4 minutes later by getting on the rebound of a Smith shot and scoring to make it 2-1 for the People.
The U.S. didn’t concede one other aim within the first half, nevertheless it was dealt a blow when defender Tierna Davidson suffered an harm severe sufficient to take her out of the match within the forty fourth minute.
As soon as once more, the USWNT flexed its muscle mass as Smith’s deflected shot within the forty fourth minute gave the U.S. and 3-1 lead heading into the halftime.
Within the second half, the U.S. was capable of neutralize No. 4 ranked Germany, who solely registered six pictures on track, by having loads of the ball (62% possession to be precise) and creating extra alternatives. Lynn Williams completed the scoring for the U.S. within the 89th minute as she was teed up by Swanson and struck the web from shut vary.
The consequence virtually seals the deal for the U.S. to have a spot within the quarterfinals, barring a dramatic flip of occasions on Matchday 3, however Hayes would most definitely be pleased with how her younger squad stayed decided in a match towards a powerful opponent whereas going through adversity.
The USWNT wraps up group stage play at 1 p.m. ET on Wednesday, July 31 towards Australia.
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