Sophia Smith scored in extra time and the U.S. earned a spot in the Olympic final with a 1-0 victory over Germany.
Sophia Smith scored in extra time and the United States earned a spot in the gold medal match at the Paris Olympics with a 1-0 victory over Germany on Tuesday.Speaking after the game, Smith said the win 'means absolutely everything.' The Americans, undefeated in France under new coach Emma Hayes, will be vying for their fifth gold medal in their sixth appearance in the Olympic women's soccer final.The last time Team USA made it to the Olympic finals was at the London Games in 2012.
Germany put up a fight all the way to the end, but goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher helped the United States keep its lead, blocking a last minute goal attempt by their opponents.The United States will play the winner of Tuesday's later game between Brazil and Spain on Saturday, August 10 in Paris. Germany will play in the bronze medal match on Friday at Lyon.The gold medal match coincidentally lines up with Smith's 24th birthday.
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