The U.S. soccer team emerged victorious in a penalty shootout against Canada after a 2-2 tie in regulation. The match was characterized by tactical formations and impressive performances from players on both sides.
After tying 2-2 in regulation, the U.S. outlasted Canada 5-4 in a penalty shootout that went to sudden death.
The U.S. under interim head coach Twila Kilgore opened with a 4-2-3-1 with Alex Morgan leading the line, while Canada, led by Bev Priestman, started in a 3-4-3 shape. Jaedyn Shaw had a lively first half for the U.S. producing multiple opportunities down the left flank, but nothing broke past goalie Kailen Sheridan, twoNaeher committed off her line too early and failed to win the ball, allowing Deanne Rose to calmly pass it to Adriana Leon for an open-net finish in the 40th minute.But the early stages of the second half were dominated by the U.S. The fast pressure paid off swiftly thanks to Sophia Smith's exquisite weak-footed outside-the-box hit.
For the U.S., Rodman missed, Smith scored then Naeher stepped up and buried it after saving Rose's attempt. Horan slotted home the fourth, but Emily Sonnett sent hers over the crossbar in what would've won the game. But Abby Dahlkemper made the first sudden-death attempt, then Emily Fox made the second to win the cup.
It marked the USWNT's seventh ever SheBelieves Cup since the mini tournament started in 2016 and five in a row dating back to 2019. It was the first time Canada reached the final.
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