A coolly taken Megan Rapinoe penalty and beautifully worked goal from Rose Lavelle fired USA to their fourth Women’s World Cup title against a resilient Netherlands side.
Rapinoe also tied up the Golden Boot ahead of USA teammate Alex Morgan, having matched her for goals and assists but in a shorter space of time. The USA co-captain slotted home the spot-kick on the hour, after Morgan had been fouled in the penalty area by Stefanie van der Gragt. Eight minutes later, Lavelle sealed victory with a fine solo effort.
Written by Suzanne Wrack at the Stade de Lyon
This news first appeared on https://www.theguardian.com/football/2019/jul/07/womens-world-cup-final-report-usa-netherlands under the title “Megan Rapinoe on the spot as USA beat Netherlands to win Women’s World Cup”. Bolchha Nepal is not responsible or affiliated towards the opinion expressed in this news article.
