Rapinoe on the spot to take US into quarter-finals
United States' forward Megan Rapinoe scores a goal during the France 2019 Women's World Cup round of sixteen football match between Spain and USA June 24, 2019 in Reims, northern France. ― AFP pic
After breezing through the group phase, including a record 13-0 win over Thailand, holders the US lacked inspiration and conceded their first goal of the tournament as Spain rose to the occasion in searing heat at the Stade Auguste-Delaune. “We know that, we’ve learned that. So part of it is the mental piece and I thought they were great tonight.”
Spain coach Jorge Vilda would not comment on the refereeing, stressing his pride that his team gave the US a tough match. US goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher, however, was not at her best and poor positioning allowed Hermoso to equalise two minutes later with a lob into the net.
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