With a header goal from Lindsey Horan, the team of The United States defeated Brazil 1-0 this Sunday and became champion of the first edition of the women’s soccer Gold Cup.
Horan opened the scoring in the 45th minute in the match played at the Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego, California (USA), with a powerful header that beat the Brazilian goalkeeper Luciana, after taking advantage of a free throw assist from Emily Fox.
In an even match, the Americans and the Brazilians fought to win the first Women’s Gold Cup title that remained in the hands of the locals thanks to Horan’s goal.
Brazil tried to surprise the Americans, but missed the mark and although the Canarinha defended well and closed spaces, they could not open the scoring and the Stars and Stripes team knew how to take advantage of that.
The United States’ path to the Women’s Gold Cup title
The hosts, led by Twila Kilgore, reach a new title after qualifying to the final by beating Canada on penalties, while the Brazilians, led by Arthur Elías, thrashed Mexico before reaching this confrontation against the Americans.
In the group round of the competition, the United States was part of zone A along with Mexico, Argentina and the Dominican Republic.
They advanced to the quarterfinals as second, with six points, behind Mexico, which made seven and Argentina, third with 4 units.
In this phase they eliminated Colombia after beating them 3-0 and then they got rid of Canada in the semifinals, they tied 2-2 in the 90 minutes and won 1-3 in the penalty shootout.
The scoring classification of the first women’s Gold Cup was led by the Canadian Adriana Leon, who took the Golden Boot of the tournament with six scores.
It should be remembered that twelve teams participated in the competition, organized by Concacaf and which was played from February 20 in the United States, including four invited teams from Conmebol (Argentina, Brazil, Colombia and Paraguay).
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