And on that note, we’ll see you on Tuesday for the semifinal. Enjoy your afternoon/evening.
The player of the match has to be Trinity Rodman. She didn’t just score the lone goal on a superior individual effort. She tracked back repeatedly to help the USA maintain a 71-29 edge in possession.
Naomi Girma was, of course, superb in central defense. Sophia Smith was dangerous at times but also squandered some opportunities.
Crystal Dunn was in so many places of the field that I was beginning to think Emma Hayes had put two of her in the lineup.
It’s a bit disappointing for Japan. This team is capable of a better showing than this.
