Unlike the Men’s FIFA tournament, the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2015 is just getting underway.
The FIFA Women’s World Cup is hosted by Canada this year. The USA women’s team had their first match of the tournament Mon., June 8 against Australia.
The first goal attempt of the night came from Australia’s Emily van Egmond’s, driving the ball but she was denied by USA goalkeeper Hope Solo.
Within minutes, the USA team followed up with a skillful play by Megan Rapinoe who assisted in driving the ball across the field then spun away near the goal, allowing herself enough space for a long-range strike. The kick deflected off Australia defender Laura Alleway before passing goalkeeper Melissa Barbieri for the first goal of the game.
Australia made an attempt to score again with Samantha Kerr only a few yards from the net, but was again denied by Solo.
After a good amount of time possession for the Australians, an equalizing point was found when Michelle Heyman passed the ball to captain Lisa De Vanna, who landed the kick, sending it into to the side netting.
The second half of the match was quiet until USA’s Christen Press gave them the lead of the game once more.
Roughly 15 minutes later, Rapinoe struck again, marking the game as safe for the Americans.
USA won their first game in the tournament with a 3-1 score over Australia. They are scheduled to play again Friday, June 12 at 7 p.m. against Sweden..
