United State He returns after defeating the Dominican Republic 5-0 in his first appearance in the tournament Gold Cup WHe will now face Argentina in his second match in the group stage on Friday, February 23.
The Albiceleste just tied with Mexico 0-0 in their opener and, therefore, are bound to secure victory in this second performance at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California.
Things did not start well for German Portanova's team, who were already struggling from the tenth minute.
Jaedyn Shaw didn't wait for the double
Captain Horan made way for her teammate after a free kick What's good?Who surprised with a shot at the near post and opened the scoring.
Shaw strikes first and the USWNT takes an early lead! pic.twitter.com/CXt0U3p0AK
– W Gold Cup (@GoldCup) February 24, 2024
After just 7 minutes, the 19-year-old was back in the game with great play from the side and with a left-footed shot she achieved her first double for the USWNT.
.@JaedynShaw11The opening match marks only the second time #USWNT History and the first time since 1991 that teenagers have scored in three straight games 💫 pic.twitter.com/L2VgCbxsi5
– US Women's National Soccer Team (@USWNT) February 24, 2024
After completion What's good? And previously that of Olivia Moultrie In the match against the Dominican Republic, this will be it It is the first time that two different young players have scored multiple goals for the American team.
Without forgetting to mention that Moultrie was responsible for scoring the first historic goal in the first edition of the competition.
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