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Match 18 Shenyang - Shenyang Olympic Sports Center Stadium
12 August
USA
4:0
New Zealand
4:0 (2:0)
  • Heather O REILLY (1')
  • Amy RODRIGUEZ (43')
  • Lindsay TARPLEY (56')
  • Angela HUCLES (60')

Referee Dagmar DAMKOVA

Summary

Dominant USA avoid Brazil

Dominant USA avoid Brazil

 USA dominated New Zealand throughout a 4-0 victory on a day when everything went their way in Group G. The result, coupled with Norway's shock defeat by Japan, means the Americans pipped their Scandinavian rivals for top spot in the section and avoided a quarter-final meeting with Brazil. It took just 40 seconds for Heather O'Reilly to score the fastest goal in the history of the ...

Line-up

USA
NZL
Substitute(s)
Coaches
Pia SUNDHAGE (SWE)
(NZL) John HERDMAN
Officials
  • Referee: Dagmar DAMKOVA (CZE)
  • Assistant Referee 1: Irina MIRT (ROU)
  • Assistant Referee 2: Katarzyna NADOLSKA (POL)
  • Fourth official: NIU Huijun (CHN)

Photos

  • Heather O'Reilly of the USA (L) vies with Ria Percival of New Zealand.
  • New Zealand's Rebecca Smith (L) challenges for the ball against the USA.
  • The USA's Carli Lloyd (L) is chased by Katie Hoyle of New Zealand.
  • Heather O'Reilly (R) of the USA celebrates
  • Heather O'Reilly (C) of the USA celebrates with her teammates
  • Heather O'Reilly of the USA celebrates after scoring
  • Heather O'Reilly (facing) of the US celebrates with her teammate Angela Hucles
  • Members of the US celebrate after scoring
  • US players celebrate after scoring

    • Quotes

    "It's great how we've fought back since the opening game against Norway. The whole team, myself included, are gaining in confidence the longer we're together." Pia Sundhage, USA coach

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