Megan Rapinoe’s goal lifts US women’s team over Germany 1-0
Germany midfielder Tabea Kemme (R) controls the ball in front of United States forward Megan Rapinoe during the second half of their SheBelieves Cup match at Mapfre Stadium in Columbus, Ohio on March 1, 2018. United States won 1-0. Credit: AFP/Getty Images / PAUL VERNON
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Megan Rapinoe scored in the 17th minute and the U.S. women’s soccer team held on for 1-0 victory over Germany on Wednesday night in a matchup of the world’s top two teams.
The top-ranked Americans controlled the pace on a cold, rainy central Ohio night in the SheBelieves Cup, a four-team round-robin tournament that also includes England and France.
Germany’s Sara Dabritz got a point-blank opportunity in front of the U.S. goal in the game’s 16th minute but pulled it way right. Less than a minute later, Rapinoe caught up with a long goal kick and her shot went through goalkeeper Almuth Schult’s legs.
The tournament continues Sunday at Red Bull Arena in Harrison, New Jersey, with the U.S. facing France.
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