USA vs China 1-0 | GOAL & HIGHLIGHTS | June 7, 2018

Their entrance. For them, Jill Ellis making five changes. Yeah, Becky Sauberin's going to actually tuck in more centrally, so it's going to look more like a three-back, because Crystal Dunn's going to get so high up on that left flank. And number 25, Mikal Zerboni, getting her first international start. Excited to see what she can bring to this squad. Julie Erdmorgan in peak form right now. Let's take a look at the other bench. Chyna also in a 4-3-3 today. Yeah, and you know, we don't know what to expect from this new coach job. Traditionally in the past, they've been very disciplined, compact, and sitting back on the U.S., so I'm excited to see what they bring out tonight. But some of you may remember number 7. 2018, they've settled into their system, more importantly, and they're starting to – U.S. operates today. You'll notice the U.S. players are wearing their rainbow numbers. Pride month, you saw the U.S. men perhaps last week doing that against the Republic of Ireland, and the Irish followed suit. Three-match show of solidarity, and it's good to see Julie Erds back in the side, her 60th international appearance. The 7th of June, 2017. She likes to be let loose on that left-hand side. Alex Morgan, prowling in the center and the concession of the first corner of the match, Ali. Just a good diagonal ball. Rapinoe to deliver. It's a devilish one. Cleared away properly. The goalkeeper, Pung, just managed to get a piece of that. It's ticking over in midfield. Aran stands over this free kick. Contemplating and then executing. That will be comfortable for Neha. What do you think about the position between the posts, Ali? Chinese defense uncomfortable. Aran, too long and too strong. And it's also just playing – Do no wrong. Trying to go around the outside. That's fantastic. Well, it looked like fantastic play by Zappone, but she hasn't got away with it. You've got to admire the attention. And that's so much – Ren, and that will be – That's what the U.S. fans wanted to see. Trying to pull it back and covering up his bang. Rapinoe had made the dash into the center, but that's what Dunn can bring to the attack, even though she's not – As they circulate the ball, it's Ren getting into position. At least it was by Neha, and now Rapinoe, and Morgan trying to get in behind the defense. Once again, Sauerbrunn was there now. It was painful. Lee Ying together with Julie Ertz. Back from injury. This is what happened, Ali. And Sauerbrunn goes to ground, and then it's a challenge coming in from behind. Just being honest. Now here's Horan veering into position. Behind it goes for the corner. Spinning off Wu. Besser from Horan. She can pick out one of the aerial targets. Trying to get that to curve. Ended up popping the outswinger. We spoke about – Let's see if China can ask questions of Neha. Still going. Crystal Dunn. Oh, Alex Morgan attempting the flick. Excellent teamwork. It's not a bad idea by Dunn. It's McCaskill heading it down. The decision does go the way of the U.S. Horan lining up the shots. Corner. Shuang up the hover. Most things creative. And Lee steadying herself. And Neha takes charge. Well, Lee Ying. Rapinoe. Dunn pops up on the right this time. Splendid ball right across the face of goal. They have to be content with a corner. McCaskill in the middle. Inside the area. Now who wants it? A bit of a scramble. So Bernie was close to the ball. Clearing the scene. Megan Rapinoe. Way to the back post where McCaskill was stationed. From Rapinoe. Dunn. Floating in. Took a deflection on the way through to Pang. But quick thinking by the goalkeeper. Nail-nailed it. Remains. And Foxing Lin. Getting her the run around. Lovely skill. Morgan was again. Morgan readies herself for another Rapinoe corner. Unable to hit the target. Alex Morgan. Those outswingers. And that will be that for the first half here at Rio. You see that. Benigas sending the second half into action with China. Give things to Ertz. And Morgan. Gets it again. Making that run. Now here's Rapinoe. Does she have the legs? Not quite. Let's talk about the tournament. Playing with a certain amount of flow or effervescence that you'd want to see. But they get the result. They get goals. So they're very capable of winning in match. An overlap. It's Lee. Tan Yang. The substitute. Trying to stretch the USA defence. In particular, Sauerbrunn. Better from China, certainly. Just like that. They've given it away. That's good for Crystal Dunne. To make the run. The free kick has been given. In her favour. It's Rapinoe. A useful one. And there is the breakthrough. Alex Morgan. Who else? To the delight of the fans here in Salt Lake City. The opener for the USA. The wait is over. Morgan's goal. Yes, it's Morgan's goal. But it's about this service as well. Rapinoe just bends it in. Beats her play. Over there. And do they have another one in the future? Alex Rapinoe. She's blazed us over. Starting to flow now, though. Morgan. To have such a wonderful understanding. Hanging ball there. And Dunne. It seemed to take an eternity to come down. And Dunne almost capitalised. Changre. With consistency tonight. So here we are. The changes. And Carly Lloyd. Come on for Megan Rapinoe. Swarm of Chinese players around her. That will certainly be a free kick. It's come against Wu. She was actually sent off. Playing against the Philippines at the Asian Cup. Earlier this year. 3-0 win. But the red card anyway. Go to suspension. This is what happens. See if. Can use. Right hand side to good effect again. But there's no. Hand ball certainly. It will be a corner. Davidson with it. And that was. Davidson from the left hand side. This time for the U.S. And the Chinese defence. That's the case. Press. Was happy to take. In there. That's gone all along the ground. That was such a good look. By word. In good mood. But really. Into the penalty area. Not the only one in there either. The lead by Li Jingjing. Three minutes to go. Yes. Three added minutes here. Rodriguez for the U.S. To finish it off. And press. And a corner. In stoppage time. It's not a bad corner at all. It's. Kept alive by the U.S. U.S. Will be another Davidson. Maybe for the last time in this game. The corner for the U.S. And. Oh, they couldn't finish off the chance. Well, it was. Bang. Denying Lloyd. In the challenge. The referee. Says. Will be all. For this evening. It is a victory for the U.S.A. Against China. Jill Ellis. Will have. Learned a lot about her players. As always is the case. Unexpected.