Team USWNT earned their first win of the Tokyo Olympics 2020 as they thrashed New Zealand 6-1 in the second match of their group campaign.
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The team bounced back after suffering a 3-0 loss in their last game against Sweden in what was their first defeat in 45 games. Rose Lavelle, Lindsey Horan, Christen Press, and Alex Morgan were on the scoresheet.
There were two own goals from New Zealand as well, which made their defeat even worse. To add salt to the wound, the team has now hit rock bottom in their group. The United States is currently second in the group.
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They are tied with Australia on points, but a superior goal difference means the team is ahead on standings. Group leaders, Sweden, managed to secure a win over the Aussies earlier today.
FINAL | Three points baby! Took care of business ✔️
🇺🇸 6-1 🇳🇿 | #Tokyo2020 pic.twitter.com/qaaRZyyi0R
— U.S. Women's National Soccer Team (@USWNT) July 24, 2021
USWNT is back on track yet again after a disappointing blow in their first outing. One might expect this exceptional performance to further boost their confidence ahead of a crucial showdown against Australia next.
A thing of beauty, those @LindseyHoran headers 👌
🎥 @NBCOlympics pic.twitter.com/pV4c70aXoB
— U.S. Women's National Soccer Team (@USWNT) July 24, 2021
The teams clashed in the Saitama Stadium. Not long after the start of the game, Lavelle registered the first US goal of the tournament.
Lindsey Horan came up with one of her signature headers to double the lead. Horan became the seventh USWNT player to score on her 100th cap for the country.
88' | JUST LIKE THAT 🔥 @ChristenPress dishes it and @alexmorgan13 buries it in the back of the net!
🇺🇸 5-1 🇳🇿 | #Tokyo2020 pic.twitter.com/BVHndfC6n3
— U.S. Women's National Soccer Team (@USWNT) July 24, 2021
Star forward, Christen Press registered came up with an assist on the 88th minute to set up Alex Morgan to score yet another goal at the big stages in addition to a goal of her own. Overall, it was a dominant and impressive display from the team.
Can USWNT advance to the knockout stages of the tournament?
Team USA will take on Australia in the last match of their group. Both teams are tied on points and a win will secure automatic progress to the next round for either team. But, a draw will be good enough for the US as well.
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Jul 1, 2021; East Hartford, Connecticut, USA; USA midfielder Samantha Mewis (3) is congratulated after scoring against Mexico in the first half during a USWNT Send-off Series soccer match at Pratt & Whitney Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports
And given the fact that all the US players looked in form today, it will be hard for any team to outperform them if they can manage to keep up the same level of excellence.
Can the USWNT keep the momentum going at the Tokyo Olympics 2020?
