In a game marked by Rapinoe’s record and the shine of debutant Sophia Smith, the United States beat Vietnam in the debut of Group E of the World Cup
For the first round of Group E of the 2023 Women’s World Cup, the U.S won the Vietnam by 3-0 this Friday, the 21st (Saturday morning in New Zealand), at the Eden Park stadium, in Auckland. Sophia Smith (twice), debutant in Hearts, and Lindsey Horan ensured the triumph of the Americans.
With the result, the USA won three points and took the lead in the group, which still has Portugal It is Netherlands; these last teams face each other this Sunday, 23, at 4:30 am (Brasília time). By goal difference, the Vietnamese are in the flashlight.
Two goals and an assist from @sophsssmith see the @USWNT open with a victory over Vietnam.#BeyondGreatness | #FIFAWWC
— FIFA Women’s World Cup (@FIFAWWC) July 22, 2023
The game
The US team played an attack against defense game and showed favoritism on the field. The first goal was scored in the 14th minute of the first half, when the young star Sophia Smith, 22 years old, received Alex Morgan’s beautiful first pass and completed it for the nets, as the goalkeeper left: 1-0.
In the 42nd minute of the first half, Morgan wasted a penalty that could increase the Americans’ lead to 2-0. The number 13 charged in the low left corner and saw Kim Tran fly to palm the kick. The Vietnamese defense took the danger in the rebound.
However, the North Americans expanded in extra time, in the 53rd minute, with a new goal by Smith. In the move, Morgan disputed from the top with goalkeeper Kim Tran, and the midfielder took advantage of the surplus to finish first. The assistant annulled the goal on the field, but the bid was validated by VAR after review: 2 to 0.
With the advantage on the scoreboard, the United States remained in control of the game without relaxing. Keeping up the pressure, the North Americans reached the third goal in the 31st minute of the second stage, with Lindsey Horan. Ertz launched for Smith, who got rid of the marking and found the free midfielder in the area to complete: 3 to 0. Goalkeeper Kim Tran had a great performance and held the tough Vietnam with a more elastic scoreboard.
200 times Megan Rapinoe
Historic player from the United States, Megan Rapinoe entered the field in the 16th minute of the second half, replacing Alex Morgan. With the minutes, the attacker reached the 200th game wearing the shirt of the United States.
2 ️ ⃣ 0 ️ ⃣ 0 ️ ⃣@mPinoe enters the match for her 200th cap representing the USA! 🇺🇸🧢 pic.twitter.com/DkabZNV4d6
— US Women’s National Soccer Team (@USWNT) July 22, 2023
Source: sportbuzz
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