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us vs. sweden, 2015 women's world cup

6/12/2015

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The 2015 Women's World Cup
US vs. Sweden

Featured also at Cardinal Publishers Group, June 2015

Even though it turned out to be a tie, the US women looked much better in this second game against Sweden. That is, in the second half of this second game.
   Despite strong defense from the US in the first forty-five, the front side of the attack was lacking a connection, as opportunities in the box were missed, with a through pass massively over-paced as the first half came to a close, missing out on a prime opportunity to create danger in Sweden’s box.
   As the team regrouped at half, the pace to the next forty-five was much better. As the Winnipeg-based crowd picked up the spirit’s of the players, there was good patience in possession, the spacing was exploited in Sweden’s defensive third, along with good footwork from Lloyd, Krieger, and very good composure from Christen Press. Lloyd came very close to scoring near the Swede’s goal-line which turned into a clash of heads, leaving both players on the ground momentarily. There was a close call for a penalty kick as the ball ambiguously glazed off a Swedish defender’s hand, but the real attacking threat came from a delicate shot past Solo which a US defender deflected off her head into the crossbar, averting a near certain score from Sweden.
   In the end, a 0-0 score will do for now as the US moves on with a point, on top of Group D with four points. Wambach and Morgan came on late, with little impact. Overall, the US outplayed Sweden and things should pick up on the scoreboard carrying this confidence into the next match against Nigeria, which should be a walk in the park. 

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Sharon
6/12/2015 12:07:43 pm

Go US! We'll win one with Nigeria!

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Melissa
6/12/2015 12:08:02 pm

:)

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