9 Mar, 2020 @ 18:38
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Spain fails to halt USA’s unbeaten streak in football’s SheBelieves Cup

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PARIS, FRANCE - JUNE 16: Players of the US celebrate after a goal during the FIFA Women's World Cup group F first round soccer match between USA and Chile at Parc des Princes Stadium in Paris, France on June 16, 2019. The FIFA Women's World Cup France 2019 will take place in France from 7 June until 7 July 2019. (Photo by Mustafa Yalcin/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images)

THE Spanish Women’s international football squad produced a gutsy
display against a 30-game unbeaten USA in Sunday’s match at a sold out
Red Bull Arena.

An 87th minute header from Julie Ertz secured USA’s victory 1-0 and increased their unbeaten run to 30 games, solidifying their place as favourites for victory in this year’s cup.

Spain started out strong and gave the American’s a few scares in the first half.

Alexia Putellas’ stinging shot tested the US keeper Alyssa Naeher and a curling shot by midfielder Marta Cardona went just wide in the 68th minute.

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Julie Ertz secured the 30th straight victory for the US National Women’s Team

The US however remained the stronger side throughout and tested Spanish keeper Sandra Panos with a series of attacks.

Just before the half time whistle, Panos tipped a stunning strike by Captain Megan Rapinhoe over the crossbar then again in the 60th minute, diving to block a long range effort by Samantha Mewis.

However Spain’s efforts would be cancelled out by a precision free kick from Christen Press was met by the lunging head of Ertz, just out of reach of Panos.

America’s victory puts them into the last stage of the tournament against Japan whilst Spain will be pitted against England who narrowly edged out Japan 1-0 at the weekend.

The 2020 incarnation of the Cup is the fifth edition of the American invitational event and is the first time the Spanish team has travelled to the States to take part.

James Warren

"James spent three years spent working as a junior writer at various English language newspapers in Spain before finding a home at the Olive Press. He previously worked for many years as a bid writer for an international motorsports company. Based in Cordoba since 2014, James covers the southern Subbetica region, northern and inland Malaga and the Axarquia area. Get in touch at newsdesk@theolivepress.es with news or trustworthy tips that you would like him to cover in these areas"

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