Orlando, Florida – Kristen Press scored in the 11th minute, Megan Rapinoe scored a goal in the end and the Americans beat Brazil 2–0 in the Shibels Cup on Sunday.
The United States leads the Shebeles Cup classification with two wins. Canada and Argentina will play at the end of Sunday in a free tournament for all.
The United States, which won the last two World Cups, has a total of 36 consecutive games at home and 52 not out.
The press said, “One of the things from playing for the United States women’s team is that you should prepare for each game as if it is the most important sport in your life.” “So this is the approach I’m taking.”
The Americans have won five consecutive matches against Brazil and are unbeaten in the last seven matches. The team is 20–0–2 against Brazil on American soil.
“I am definitely disappointed with the start of the game. We achieved one goal. But not just one goal, but the way we did our attack in the first 20 minutes, ”said Brazilian coach Pia Sundage. “There is room for improvement to ensure this. But after the second half, and the fact that we have created some opportunities, I am happy with it. ”
The press received a pass from Lindsey Horan and proceeded to dodge a defender before a powerful blow to the opposite corner of the net. It was the Press’s tenth goal and the 59th international goal for the national team in its final 13 matches.
“Lindsay threw a big diagonal ball at me, so I wasn’t in the central position, actually I was able to cut and open the target angle,” Press said. “And that’s what I want to do, it’s my specific picture and style, so it’s great to get to the bottom of the net.”
Moments later, a sliding handle from Crystal Dunn prevents Debina from escaping. Brazil had a good chance in the 82nd minute when Marta found Debina in the area, but the shot went wide.
It was the tenth consecutive shutout for American goalkeeper Alyssa Nahar.
Alex Morgan has made her national debut since the birth of her daughter Charlie last year. Morgan and Press were replaced in the 71st minute and by Rapinoe and Carly Lloyd.
Horan served in the area for Rapinoe, who scored 88 runs. Following the scoring, Rapino made a gesture of moving the baby in honor of his teammates Ali Kraiger and Ashlin Harris, who had recently adopted their daughter Sloane.
“I am very happy that we are creating opportunities and the fact that we are doing it in a very creative way with some creative steps makes me very happy and tells me that we are moving in the right direction. ” American coach Vlatko Andonovski said. “Now, the fact that we are not finishing is not disappointing, but it is something that we need to address.”
Sundage, who coached the United States between 2008 and 2012, beat Brazil last summer to set an 8-2-3 record.
The United States on Thursday beat Canada 1 to 0 in their opening game of the Sheibels Cup, while Brazil beat rival Argentina 4 to 1. Brazil is in the overall classification for the second time, already in its sixth edition.
For the first time this year, all American players sang the national anthem before the game.
“I think those who were on their knees collectively felt that we were kneeling to pay attention to police brutality and systemic racism,” Dunn said. “In the future, we have decided that we will no longer feel the need to kneel because we are working behind the scenes. We fight against systemic racism. We never felt like we would be able to kneel forever. ”
aim #USWNT! Kristen Press gets the most out of its debut and puts America ahead of Brazil #EllaBelievesCup
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Crystal Dunn to the rescue
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aim #USWNT! Megan Rapinoe pushed Brazil back (and welcomes Ashlin Harris and Ali Krieger) after Pia Sundage’s team lost some attempts to tie. 2-0! #EllaBelievesCup
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