In a thrilling Gold Cup semifinal match, Twila Kilgore was full of praise for USWNT goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher after her heroic performance against Canada. Naeher’s three crucial saves in the penalty shootout, along with her own successful spot kick, helped secure a spot for the USWNT in the final against Brazil.
Kilgore described Naeher’s performance as a “huge moment” for the team, despite her committing a penalty in the final moments of extra time that allowed Canada to equalize. The USWNT ultimately prevailed in the penalty shootout, advancing to the Gold Cup final.
However, the match was not without controversy as Canada’s coach Bev Priestman criticized the field conditions as “unplayable.” USWNT legend Julie Foudy also suggested that the game should have been postponed due to the poor conditions that affected play throughout the match.
Despite the challenges posed by the field conditions, the USWNT managed to secure their spot in the final, where they will face Brazil. The Brazilian team defeated Mexico in the other semifinal match, setting up an exciting championship game with the USWNT.
It’s worth noting that the USWNT have never lost a Concacaf tournament they have participated in, making the upcoming final against Brazil a highly anticipated match-up. Stay tuned to see if Alyssa Naeher and the rest of the USWNT can continue their winning streak and claim another Gold Cup title.
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