After going into halftime with a slim 1-0 lead over Haiti, the US Women's National Team stepped on the gas. The US Women cruised to a 4-0 win over Ha
After going into halftime with a slim 1-0 lead over Haiti, the US Women’s National Team stepped on the gas. The US Women cruised to a 4-0 win over Haiti to open CONCACAF Olympic Qualifying.
First Goal of 2020: Christen Press
Christen Press opened scoring 78 seconds into the match. Lynn Williams served up a perfect cross Cinderella-style — with one shoe:
Goal 2: ‘Pino to Williams
In the 67th minute, after dominating possession, the US doubled the lead. Megan Rapinoe subbed on and promptly delivered a perfect corner to the head of Williams.
Goal 3: Lindsay Horan
Rapinoe sent in another perfect cross from just inside the corner in the 73rd minute. Lindsay Horan headed the ball home to extend the lead.
Stoppage Time Goal #4: Carli Lloyd
Carli Lloyd finally got onto the score sheet after quite a few shots. She muscled her way past her defenders to head home the nail into Haiti’s coffin.
Up next for the US Women: Panama on Friday January 29th, then Costa Rica on Monday February 3rd to finish up group round play.
Speaking of Costa Rica…
Did you see this goal from Costa Rica’s Shirley Cruz tonight?
