From Deseret News archives:

Rodriguez's goal lifts U.S. women over Brazil

Published: Monday, July 14, 2008 12:04 a.m. MDT
 |  E-MAIL | PRINT | FONT + - 
COMMERCE CITY, Colo. (AP) — Amy Rodriguez scored in the 71st minute to give the U.S. women's soccer team a 1-0 win over Brazil in an exhibition match Sunday.

The U.S., which has posted shutouts in its last six games, is now 20-0-1 in 2008. The two teams meet again Wednesday in San Diego in their last match before the Olympics start next month in Beijing. The U.S. faces Norway on Aug. 6 in its first Olympic match.

Abby Wambach sent a pass through the box to Rodriguez, and Brazil defender Tania initially blocked the ball. However, the ball squirted between her legs and Rodriguez let go with a blast high that Brazil goalie Andrea could only get her fingertips on for the game's only goal.

The U.S. had several good chances in the first half, putting seven shots on net. The women had a flurry early in the game, and in the 36th minute Natasha Kai tried to center a ball in front of a wide-open net, but Brazil defender Andreia Rosa blocked the pass out of bounds.

Wambach nearly scored her 100th career goal during the two-minute injury time of the first half, but Andrea made a diving stop to keep the game scoreless at halftime.

Comments

You can be the first to comment on this story.

previousnext

Latest comments

Jazz blow big lead, hang on

Only if the players get swagger and confidence back they can make the big...

I agree Kim should also be on this list!!

First let me make it clear that I am a BYU Fan. But Honestly I have to say...

Letters: Vegas should conserve

To judge the Las Vegas water usage by simply watching a TV in the hotel room...

Anybody asking themselves what they can do at this point and getting that...

12 high schools ready for 'The Turf'

When will the State Championship games be played? anyone know?

I'd hate to be the attorney who defends this guy. Let's hope his attorney(s)...

....fire Sloan.

Anyone who thinks that those who are on assistance in regards to food and...

GOP blasts Matheson after vote

1. Health insurance is not the only way to pay for disease treatment. 2. The...

Advertisements
Advertisement