United States forward Michelle Cooper (21) dribbles past Australia defender Charlotte Grant (22) during the second half of a group stage match in the SheBelieves Cup women's soccer tournament in Glendale, Arizona.
The United States beat Australia 2-1 to secure a spot in the SheBelieves Cup final. With this, the Matildas suffered a second consecutive defeat. Lynn Biyendolo put the hosts ahead just 42 seconds into the game, setting the tone early. Australia tried hard to grow into the match, but then Michelle Cooper doubled the USA's lead in the 67th minute. The Matildas fought back through Michelle Heyman라이브 바카라 header in the 80th minute, but it wasn’t enough. Now, the USWNT will face Japan in the title clash while Australia will face Colombia, hoping to avoid finishing last in the tournament.
United States forward Michelle Cooper (21) dribbles past Australia defender Charlotte Grant (22) during the second half of a group stage match in the SheBelieves Cup women's soccer tournament in Glendale, Arizona.
Australia defender Ellie Carpenter, foreground, dribbles during the first half of a group stage match against the United States in the SheBelieves Cup women's soccer tournament in Glendale, Arizona.
United States forward Michelle Cooper dribbles the ball during the second half of a group stage match in the SheBelieves Cup women's soccer tournament against Australia in Glendale, Arizona.
United States forward Michelle Cooper celebrates her first international goal with her teammates during the second half of a group stage match in the SheBelieves Cup women's soccer tournament against Australia in Glendale, Arizona.
United States defender Tara McKeown (4) dribbles during the second half of a group stage match in the SheBelieves Cup women's soccer tournament against Australia in Glendale, Arizona.
Australia defender Winonah Heatley (3) looks to pass the ball while guarded by United States midfielder Claire Hutton (16) and United States midfielder Jaedyn Shaw during the first half of a group stage match in the SheBelieves Cup women's soccer tournament in Glendale, Arizona.
United States defender Emily Sams (2) dribbles past Australia forward Holly McNamara (17) during the first half of a group stage match in the SheBelieves Cup women's soccer tournament in Glendale, Arizona.
Australia forward Caitlin Foord (9) and United States defender Gisele Thompson (15) battle for the ball during the first half of a group stage match in the SheBelieves Cup women's soccer tournament in Glendale, Arizona.
United States head coach Emma Hayes smiles before a group stage match in the SheBelieves Cup women's soccer tournament against Australia in Glendale, Arizona.