Spain Scores Twice in the First 14 Minutes to Sink the USWNT 2-0 in a Matchup of No. 1 vs. No. 2
Patri Guijarro and Eva Navarro scored early, and Adriana Nanclares saved a second-half penalty as Spain beat the U.S. in a top-ranked friendly.
- On Saturday, Spain defeated the United States 2-0 in Washington during an international friendly soccer match between the two top-ranked women's teams.
- The match served as a preview of next year's World Cup, marking the first of two meetings between reigning World Cup champion Spain and reigning Olympic champion United States.
- Patri Guijarro and Eva Navarro scored in the first 14 minutes, while Spain goalkeeper Adriana Nanclares preserved the shutout by saving a penalty kick from Lily Yohannes in the second half.
- Despite the loss, the United States created multiple scoring chances, including a disallowed goal by Sophia Wilson and another effort deflected by the crossbar; Trinity Rodman increased her impact on the left wing.
- The teams will play again Tuesday night near Philadelphia, though several key players remained absent, including three-time Ballon d'Or winner Aitana Bonmatí for Spain and defenders Naomi Girma and Emily Sonnett for the United States.
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Spanish women return to action with 2-0 friendly win over USA
Adriana Nanclares saved a second-half penalty for Spain, who were back in action for the first time since they secured their place in next year's World Cup in Brazil with a 6-1 rout of Iceland in June. Guijarro got things going early for the visitors, rifling a long-range blast past US goalkeeper Claudia Dickey in the third minute. Navarro doubled the lead in the 14th minute when Salma Paralluelo's cross found her unmarked and she fired into the…
A very good start and a great performance by Adriana Nanclares in the goal gave the victory to the Spanish women's team against the United States (0-2)
Winnipeg Free Press
Spain scores twice in the first 14 minutes to sink the USWNT 2-0 in a matchup of No. 1 vs. No. 2
WASHINGTON (AP) — Patri Guijarro and Eva Navarro scored in the first 14 minutes, and Adriana Nanclares stopped a second-half penalty kick to lift Spain to a 2-0 victory over the United States on Saturday in a clash between the two top-ranked teams in women's international soccer.
Game Report: USA-Spain Women’s Friendly Player Ratings - Soccer America
Spain owned the ball for most of the game and combined cohesively in a 2-0 win over USA 2-0 on Saturday in the nation's capital. Coach Emma Hayes' team, which fell behind in the third minute, couldn't find a rhythm but did create chances.
Patri Guijarro and Eva Navarro scored in the first 14 minutes, and Adriana Nanclares stopped a prison in the second half to boost Spain's 2-0 victory over the United States on Saturday, in a duel between the top two women's international football teams.
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