portugal Made a shocking comeback to defeat United States of America Women 2-1 in a friendly match in Chester, Pennsylvania on Thursday night.
Although the US were missing some key stars – such as injured striker trinity rodman – It was a full-strength team for Emma Hayes and the Americans, who lost their first game since the friendly defeat brazil In April.
It was the first game for Hayes and the US in 113 days following a win over Canada in early July.
US Soccer honors career retired star alex morgan Before the game in the same stadium where Morgan scored the first of his 123 international goals, which ranks fifth in program history. He scored his first goal in this stadium in 2010.
Hayes’ team made a good start Rose Lavelle Scored a goal in the opening minute and almost doubled the lead shortly afterwards. But despite the early goal, Portugal, who had not won a game in their last eight matches, settled down and gave the United States a good lead for the remainder of the first half.
Portugal got the equalizing goal from a corner kick just before half time. Diana Gomes There was no mark left at the back post and it went past the US keeper Fallon Tullis-Joyce,
The USWNT became more aggressive in the second half looking to take the lead, but it was Portugal’s fatima pinto Instead, he gave the visitors a surprise lead by beating Tullis-Joyce with his deflected shot.
Portugal held on to win and Hayes suffered only his third loss during his tenure as U.S. coach.
The U.S. plays Portugal again on Sunday and ends its international window with a friendly new zealand On 29 October.
