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How USWNT recovered from 'horrendous start' to make SheBelieves Cup final

USWNT beats Japan before record friendly crowd

Lindsey Horan converted a penalty kick in the 77th minute and the United States came from behind to defeat Japan 2-1 to open the SheBelieves Cup before a record crowd on Saturday.
Apr 6, 2024, 08:53 pm - ESPN News Services

Match Timeline

United States
Japan
  • KO
  • 1
  • 18
  • 21
  • 29
  • 45+1
  • HT
  • 45
  • 63
  • 70
  • 77
  • 78
  • 87
  • FT

Match Commentary

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Match ends, USA 2, Japan 1.
90'+6'
Second Half ends, USA 2, Japan 1.
90'+4'
Attempt saved. Saki Kumagai (Japan) header from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Yui Hasegawa with a cross.
Match Stats
USAJPN
Possession
52.7%
47.352.7
47.3%
Shots on Goal
7
5
Shot Attempts
18
6
Yellow Cards
0
2
Corner Kicks
2
4
Saves
4
4