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USWNT loses to Spain in early goals
Spain scores twice in first 14 minutes to beat USWNT 2-0 in friendly.
In brief
Spain scores twice in first 14 minutes to beat USWNT 2-0 in friendly. Spain's early goals exposed USWNT's defensive lapses in a 2-0 friendly win. Originally reported by the Guardian.
Spain scores twice in first 14 minutes
Spain scored twice in the opening 14 minutes of a 2-0 friendly win against USWNT.
“You can’t afford to go 2-0 down against the best team in the world, especially the way we conceded those goals”
USWNT defense exposed
US midfield and defensive lapses were exposed by Spain's early goals.
“The US struggled to assemble their shape after a turnover and left the Barcelona midfielder with significant space”
Penalty miss in second half
Yohannes missed a penalty as US fightback fell short.
“Adriana Nanclares saved Yohannes’s stutter-step attempt and the Americans remained off the board”
USWNT players missing
Naomi Girma and Sam Coffey are out with injuries.
“Center-back Naomi Girma and midfielder Sam Coffey, the two players most vital to the US defensive spine, are out with injuries”
Spain's key players missing
Spain missing Aitana Bonmatí, Vicky Lopez, Mariona Caldentey and Cata Coll.
“Spain are missing two-time Ballon d’Or winner Aitana Bonmatí, Vicky Lopez, Mariona Caldentey and Cata Coll with injuries”
USWNT's first goal attempt
Wilson thought she scored but it was waved offside after video review.
“Wilson thought she had scored the US’s first goal in the 53rd minute, but it was waved for offside after video review”
USWNT's penalty miss
Yohannes missed penalty as USWNT failed to convert chances.
“Adriana Nanclares saved Yohannes’s stutter-step attempt and the Americans remained off the board”
USWNT's next match
USWNT faces Spain again in rematch on Tuesday in Pennsylvania.
“The US will have a chance to remedy their finishing issues in Tuesday’s rematch in Pennsylvania”
The main idea
Spain's early goals exposed USWNT's defensive lapses in a 2-0 friendly win.
