England’s women declared themselves prepared for even more after defeating the United States 2-1 in a friendly on Friday at Wembley Stadium, ten weeks after winning Europe (local time).
Less than 10 months before the Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand, England defeated the United States for the first time since 2017 thanks to goals from Lauren Hemp and Georgia Stanway.
In front of 76,893 spectators, Stanway’s penalty in the 33rd minute gave the home team the lead for sure.
The victory increased England’s winning streak under coach Sarina Wiegman to 23 games. After losing 1-0 to Canada in the 2021 Olympic semi-final, the Americans had a 13-game winning streak and a 21-match unbeaten streak that England ended.
It was a fantastic outcome, Hemp told ITV. “The World Cup is currently undergoing a lot of preparation. It’s crucial that we maintain our rootedness.
When Beth Mead fired a low cross into the box in the tenth minute, England, which won the European tournament in late July, took the lead. The ball slipped between Alana Cook’s sliding block attempt and found Hemp, who scored from close range.
Just before the halfway point, the Americans managed to tie the score.
Sophia Smith twisted and fired low to the left corner past a diving Mary Earps as Millie Bright attempted to pass out of the back to a closely guarded Stanway. Lindsey Horan prodded the ball forward.
However, Stanway made up for it from the penalty spot, putting the ball into the right corner as goalie Alyssa Naeher erred.
Minutes later, the visitors believed they had knotted the score once more, but a video review determined that Trinity Rodman’s goal was offside.
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wore teal armbands to show their support for sexual abuse victims, and right before the game, they all carried a banner that read, “Protect the Players.” Emotional abuse and sexual misbehaviour were found to be widespread in the National Women’s Soccer League, according to a report released this week on the incidents that broke out there last season.
A moment of silence was also observed in honour of those killed when soccer supporters in Indonesia collided fatally during a match.
Forward After Mallory Pugh in January 2016, Alyssa Thompson made her American debut in the 84th minute at the age of 17 years, 334 days. The 70th youngster to play for the Americans was Thompson.
Aaron Rodgers, the quarterback for the Green Bay Packers, and wide receiver Allen Lazard were among the celebrities there. In an NFL game at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Sunday, the Packers take on the New York Giants. Jason Sudeikis, who plays “Ted Lasso,” was also present.
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wing Less than five months after giving birth to her son, Crystal Dunn entered the game as a replacement in the second half. It was her 124th appearance abroad and her first in in 13 months.
On October 22, the World Cup draw will take place in Auckland.
England’s women defeated the USA in a friendly game of football.
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