U-20 World Cup: USA reaches semis with spectacular comeback vs. Germany

[ad_1]

The USA beat Germany 3-1 in a shootout to move into the U-20 Women’s World Cup semifinals after a comeback for the ages.

Germany, which scored on a 61st-minute penalty kick, went up 2-0 in the first minute of stoppage time. But Jordynn Dudley, who scored the winner in the 3-2 quarterfinal overtime victory over Mexico, scored in the 8th-minute of stoppage time. Less than 90 seconds later, Ally Sentnor scored to send the game into overtime.

Sentnor, Leah Klenke and Riley Jackson converted their spot kicks. U.S. goalkeeper Teagan Wy saved Germany’s third attempt, by Alara Sehitler, after its first two shooters struck wide and off the post.

Semifinals: The USA, champion in 2002, 2008 and 2012, faces two-time champion North Korea (2006, 2016), in the semifinals on Wednesday, Sept. 18. The North Koreans beat Brazil, 1-0, in their quarterfinal while Japan and the Netherlands advanced to the other semi. Sept. 15 in Cali USA 2 Germany 2 (PKs: 3-1). Goals: Dudley 90+8, 90+9; Zicai (pen.) 61, Bender 90+2. USA — Wy; Thompson (Klenke, 63), Evans (Riley, 89), Bugg, King; Lemos (Gilchrist, 97), Jackson, 18-McCormack (Suarez, 74); Sentnor, Tordin (Dudley, 63), Adames (Dahlien, 74). Germany — Adamczyk; Gloning, Diehm, Veit, Schneider; Sehitler, Zdebel (Platner, 78), Machtigall (18-Ernst, 112); Bender, Steiner (Baum, 86), Zicai (Janzen, 91) Referee: Oh Hyeonjeong (South Korea) Att.: 3,500

USA 2024 U-20 World Cup Scorers: 4 Pietra Tordin (Princeton Univ.) 3 Ally Sentnor (Utah Royals) 2 Maddie Dahlien (Univ. of North Carolina), Jordynn Dudley (Florida State Univ.), Yuna McCormack (Univ. of Virginia), 1 Gisele Thompson (Angel City)

[ad_1]

Source link : http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=66e80f710aaa4409bc6d6f58c0b7178b&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.socceramerica.com%2Fu-20-world-cup-usa-reaches-semis-with-spectacular-comeback-vs-germany%2F&c=1784083271348914865&mkt=en-us Author : Publish date : 2024-09-15 19:45:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source .

U-20 World Cup: USA reaches semis with spectacular comeback vs. Germany

Big 12’s challenge illustrated by the state of Deion’s Colorado Buffaloes & TCU v. UCF

Arkansas leaders react to apparent second attempted assassination of former president Trump

Arkansas leaders react to apparent second attempted assassination of former president Trump

El Salvador Calls Out US for Migrant Crisis in Powerful UN Address

Renewable Energy Revolution in French Guiana: A Bold Step Forward or a Missed Opportunity?

US Boosts Diplomatic Push in Grenada and Antigua to Combat Narco-Terrorism

Discover the Enigmatic Hot Blob Beneath Appalachians: A Geological Wonder Heading to New York!

Unrest in Guadeloupe: Anti-Vaccine Protesters Face Off Against Hospital Staff

IRC Rises to the Challenge: Delivering Vital Protection Services in Guatemala Amid U.S. Aid Cuts

Billionaire Politician’s Corruption Charges: Will They Impact His Influence in Guyana’s Parliament?

Confronting Haiti’s Crisis: Key Questions for America’s Future

Unpacking the Controversy: Trump’s Aid Threat and Its Impact on Honduras’ Election

Jamaica Secures a Transformative $6.7 Billion Recovery Package!

Categories

Archives