In a second half turnaround, the Americans found new gaps and kept Brazil at bay in the added final 10 minutes for their first gold medal on Saturday since 2012.
However, the Americans found new gaps and kept their opponents at bay in the added final 10 minutes to win 1-0 for their first gold medal since 2012 at the Paris Olympics on Saturday.
The American fans erupted with joy at Parc des Princes in Paris and further celebrated after it was confirmed Swanson was not offsides.With the victory, the U.S. become the first team in women’s soccer to earn five Olympic gold medals, increasing their Olympic soccer total to seven.Mallory Swanson scores a goal during the second half in the women’s soccer gold medal match during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Parc des Princes.
The U.S. seemed to be relieved they entered halftime all tied up at 0-0 after what was a tiresome first half that saw Brazil own all the momentum.
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