LIVE BLOG: U.S. Women’s Soccer vs Brazil (Victory Tour)
The U.S Women’s soccer team continue their victory tour with a friendly against Brazil on Sunday at the Citrus Bowl in Orlando.
The friendly will mark the final international game for both Lauren Holiday and Lori Chalupny as they will retire from the national team after this match.
Follow along as we provide live updates from the game.
Final- USWNT defeats Brazil 3-1
90′ – GOAL U.S. Stephanie McCaffrey nets a goal in her first career cap. 3-1 U.S.
90′ – Alex Morgan’s shot attempt soars high, as the U.S. is nearing victory in stoppage time.
80′ – Amy Rodriguez checks into the game for the National Team.
79′ – Andressinha’s shot is wide right. Another good attempt for Brazil
74′ – Gina Lewandowski checks into the game for Ali Krieger, her first cap for the U.S. National Team.
71′ – Beatriz checks in for Brazil, as they are really putting the pressure on the U.S.
66′ – Yellow card issued to Lindsey Horan on Brazil’s Marta. Brazil will have a great opportunity upcoming with the free kick.
64′ – Marta’s shot attempts saved by Solo.
63′ – Gabi Zanotti checks in for Formiga for Brazil.
60′ – Megan Rapinoe checks in for Crystal Dunn for team USA.
58′ – Carli Lloyd’s goal negated by an offsides.
56′ – Lauren Holiday checks out for the National Team. This was also Holiday’s last USWNT appearance.
55′ – Missed opportunity for the U.S. Stephanie McCaffrey with a great cross; Lauren Holiday can’t capitalize.
51′ – Brazil with a shot on goal, saved by Hope Solo. U.S. still leads 2-1
Second Half:
HALFTIME – USWNT leads Brazil 2-1. Alex Morgan and Crystal Dunn with goals for the U.S.
45′ – GOAL for U.S.A. Crystal Dunn puts the U.S. up 2-1 after Meghan Klingenberg delivers the cross that was deflected and rebounded by Dunn.
45′ – GOAL for Brazil. Cristiane ties it up at 1-1. Marta with an assist on the goal.
37′ – Cristiane with a yellow card for Brazil. U.S cannot capitalize off of free kick.
34′ Andressinha’s shot is wide left for Brazil on the decent shot attempt.
30′ – Crystal Dunn’s shot sails high.
27′ – Another ball hits the crossbar for Brazil, this time by Andressinha, as the U.S. has now avoided three near goals.
25′ – Sauerbrunn saves a goal for the U.S as Rafaelle delivered a near goal for Brazil
20′ – Meghan Klingenberg check in for Lauren Chalupny. This was Chalupny’s last appearance for the National Team.
14′ – Yellow card issued to U.S. midfielder Crystal Dunn
10′ – GOAL by Alex Morgan. Assist to Tobin Heath.
8′ – Andressa Alves being attended to after hard collision with Emily Sonnett in the U.S. box.
3′ – Marta hits the crossbar for Brazil. U.S. avoids early goal.
2′ – Free Kick for Brazil in the U.S. area. Well defended by the Americans.
0:00 – Kickoff underway, U.S. will have the ball to start.
First Half:
STARTING 11 FOR TEAM USA
1 Hope Solo GK
4 Becky Sauerbrunn D
11 Ali Krieger D
12 Lauren Holiday M
13 Alex Morgan F
14 Morgan Brian M
16 Lori Chalupny D
17 Tobin Heath M
25 Crystal Dunn D
27 Emily Sonnett D
31 Lindsey Horan F
BRAZIL STARTING 11
1 Luciana GK
2 Fabiana D
4 Rafaelle D
5 Andressinha M
6 Tamires D
8 Thaisa M
9 Andressa Alves M
10 Marta M
11 Cristiane F
14 Erika D
20 Formiga M