It is 1-1. That was a poor 1st half but it was not near as bad as it could have been. It almost looked like the USA felt their job was done once they tied the match. Not that they did not try but try was all they did for most of the 1st half. I am actually kind of surprised Japan did not get a second. I very much doubt the scoring is done. I would kind of expect a 3-2 or more final. There could even be more. Maybe the USA will play the 2nd half without Morgan or Horan and then, maybe, we will play a good half.
I thought we played great. Got caught w our pants down in the 1st minute. After that…. the good: Nighswonger is not a great defender, but she’s fantastic in possession. Reminds me of a flashier Klingenberg in her prime. Mal is back. I always think fox is good. coffey was outstanding shaw, the goal and working hard on D. trin working hard on D the bad: Hope Naomi is ok Alex unnecessarily off, and whining about it. Bradley missed her shot
Although I think I heard that the field was laid down for the series of friendlies I do not think it is even playing like natural grass. It also appears very hard. The flags used on fake grass, which is what we are seeing on this field, are simply a VERY bad idea. I am surprised people do not get injured from stepping on that base when playing near the corner. But, in spite of what the commentators keep saying, these matches are only friendlies so even the flags are second tier.
Horan misses yet another sitter. I used to like Horan's consistency but she just can't seems be consistent in a good way anymore. But at least, unlike Morgan, she looks disappointed in herself when she misses, Morgan just blames anybody else.
Kilgore is giving new instructions to Dahlkemper and the defense. Cat is now still coming in for Swanson and Dunn for Morgan. Albert replaces Koffey. That goal put Cat back on the field.
Horan scored on a PK. I am not 100% sure the PK was well earned. It looked like Smith (I think) simply spotted an outstretched leg and jumped into it. But we scored, and that is a good thing.