Daily News | USWNT beats Ireland, 1-0, in its last game before the World Cup roster is set
ST. LOUIS — The U.S. women’s soccer team edged the Republic of Ireland, 1-0, on Tuesday in a game that served as the last contest before the World Cup roster is named and a tribute to hometown star Becky Sauerbrunn.
Long hesitant to attack even on set pieces, this time Sauerbrunn was the recipient of a designed play. Sophia Smith’s corner kick went straight to her, and she crashed a header off the crossbar straight down to the goal line. Alas, it landed inches to the wrong side. The crowd stopped just short of exploding, and Sauerbrunn retreated to her usual position with a big grin on her face.
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