Reigning world champions, the United States defeated Vietnam, who had a warlike performance
The most successful team in the history of the Women’s World Cup, the United States faced Vietnam. A game that could not escape the political context due to the war that involved both countries. However, sports are peacemakers and the match had nothing but good plays.
At the start of the game, fear for the Americans. Washington Spirit forward Trinity Rodman was fouled hard by Thi Thu. Rodman lost his balance and landed on his back. The medical team intervened to assist her. The legendary Rapinoe has come to warm up. However, former Chicago Bulls player Dennis Rodman’s daughter returned and the crowd cheered.
The match was agitated and the goal was not long in coming. The US team opened the scoring in the style of the country’s women’s soccer, namely precise passing and a lot of speed. Clever Lindsey Horan found Alex Morgan, who made a beautiful back-heel pass to Sophia Smith, the best player in the National Women’s Soccer League this season, who caught and shot between the legs of goalkeeper Kim Thanh. Big goal.
The US pushed hard. Alex Morgan missed a few chances, including a penalty, conceded by Rodman and defended by warrior Kim Than. The experienced Morgan squandered the ultimate penalty, just like Canada’s Sinclair, who missed a penalty in Canada 0 x 0 Nigeria in her sixth World Cup.
The best for the USA vs Vietnam team was Sophia Smith with skill and speed. However, Smith aggrandized himself with opportunism and luck. Sophia missed her shot and the ball went between the Vietnamese goalkeeper’s legs again. Even though he failed, Kim Thanh saved Vietnam several times.
In the second leg, Smith nearly scored her and the United States third. Vietnam continued to hold out. Despite left-back Dunn’s ability, midfielder Horan’s technique, defender Ertz’s confidence and Rodman’s physical strength, the US team failed to expand.
Rapinoe and Lavelle, the highlights of the 2019 World Cup, entered the second half. Megan Rapinoe made it to game number 200 for the United States. The experienced OL Reign striker immediately gave a beautiful pass to Fox, who missed an incredible opportunity.
Sophia Smith, protagonist of the match, takes advantage of the vacillation of the Vietnamese defense and makes a classic right-footed move. She crossed exactly where Lindsey Horan was. The number 10 shirt extended the lead. USA 3-0.
In recent years, Sophia Smith has continued to shine. She gave a pass to ambidextrous Lavelle, who she kicked and Kim Than made a great palm. The ball hits the crossbar again.
Either way, the match ended with Smith as the star. So far, the forward has had his best playing performance in the World Cup.
Source: Terra
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