The US Women's National Team, under the guidance of new head coach Emma Hayes, secured their fifth Olympic gold medal in women's soccer with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Brazil at the Parc des Princes in Paris.
The decisive moment came in the second half when forward Mallory Swanson found the back of the net after a brilliant through-ball from Korbin Albert breached the Brazilian defense. Swanson, in her 100th appearance for the US, displayed composure to slot the ball past goalkeeper Lorena, with a subsequent VAR check confirming her well-timed run.
This triumph marked a dream start to Emma Hayes' managerial tenure, with the US team showing significant improvement in the second half after a challenging opening 45 minutes.
The victory not only extended the US team's record of Olympic success but also ended an eight-year gold medal drought since the London 2012 Olympics.
On the other side, Brazil's legendary forward Marta, in her final major international tournament, was unable to secure a gold medal as the US emerged victorious. Despite Marta's introduction in the second half, she was unable to alter the course of the match, leaving her with a third defeat against the US in Olympic finals.
The US Women's National Team's latest triumph cements their status as the most decorated team in women's soccer, showcasing their resilience and quality on the grandest stage of all.
