The United States claimed a record-extending fifth Olympic gold medal in ladies’s soccer after Mallory Swanson earned them a 1-0 win over Brazil within the remaining at Parc des Princes on Saturday.
Following a goalless first half, Swanson broke the impasse 12 minutes after the break to earn the U.S. their first Olympic title since London 2012.
Brazil have been harmful within the opening phases and got here near scoring when Gabi Portilho drew an amazing save from Alyssa Naeher shortly earlier than halftime. Naeher did nicely once more in harm time to claw away Adriana’s header from point-blank vary.
Brazil nice Marta returned after a two-match ban handed down for a purple card, approaching as an alternative after the hour mark, however didn’t have a lot affect as Brazil have been overwhelmed by the Americans in an Olympic remaining for the third time.
Germany beat Spain 1-0 to win the bronze medal on Friday.
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