The United States ladies’ national group is going to Tuesday’s elimination round in the wake of beating China, 1-0, in Ottawa on Friday night. It’s the seventh straight World Cup in which the Americans have come to the last four.
Carli Lloyd’s header in the 51st moment held up as the main objective in the match.
WAMBACH ENTERS AS SUBSTITUTE
Abby Wambach enters as a substitute in the 86th moment set up of Amy Rodriguez. The United States keeps on holding a 1-0 lead on China.
LLOYD GIVES U.S. THE LEAD
Carli Lloyd scored in the 51st moment to give the United States a 1-0 lead over China in the Women’s World Cup quarterfinals.
Presently China may need to take more risks on offense.
Lloyd, 32, is a two-time Olympic gold medalist who plays for the Houston Dash.
ALL TIED AT THE BREAK
The United States and China have come to halftime in their quarterfinal match in Ottawa. The score is 0-0.
The champ will play Germany on Tuesday night in Montreal.
