United States 2-1 Australia: USWNT Reach The SheBelieves Cup Final With Win Over Matildas

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.

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Updated on: 24 February 2025 5:57 pm

SheBelieves Cup women's soccer tournament Australia vs US: Michelle Cooper

SheBelieves Cup, Australia vs US: United States forward Michelle Cooper (21) dribbles past Australia defender Charlotte Grant | Photo: AP/Samantha Chow

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.

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SheBelieves Cup womens soccer tournament Australia vs US: Ellie Carpenter

SheBelieves Cup, Australia vs US: Australia defender Ellie Carpenter | Photo: AP/Samantha Chow

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.

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SheBelieves Cup, Australia vs US: United States forward Michelle Cooper | Photo: AP/Samantha Chow

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.

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SheBelieves Cup, Australia vs US: United States forward Michelle Cooper celebrates her first international goal | Photo: AP/Samantha Chow

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.

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SheBelieves Cup womens soccer tournament Australia vs US: Tara McKeown

SheBelieves Cup, Australia vs US: United States defender Tara McKeown | Photo: AP/Samantha Chow

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.

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SheBelieves Cup womens soccer tournament Australia vs US: Winonah Heatley

SheBelieves Cup, Australia vs US: Australia defender Winonah Heatley | Photo: AP/Samantha Chow

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.

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SheBelieves Cup womens soccer tournament Australia vs US: Emily Sams

SheBelieves Cup, Australia vs US: United States defender Emily Sams dribbles past Australia forward Holly McNamara | Photo: AP/Samantha Chow

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.

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SheBelieves Cup womens soccer tournament Australia vs US: Caitlin Foord

SheBelieves Cup, Australia vs US: Australia forward Caitlin Foord and United States defender Gisele Thompson battle for the ball | Photo: AP/Samantha Chow

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.

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SheBelieves Cup womens soccer tournament Australia vs US: Emma Hayes

SheBelieves Cup, Australia vs US: United States head coach Emma Hayes | Photo: AP/Samantha Chow

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.