Last updated on July 23rd, 2023 at 05:22 am
The US Women’s National Team started their World Cup campaign with a 3-0 win over Vietnam. Leading the way for the USWNT is Sophia Smith with a brace. Also, Lindsey Horan added a late goal.
According to sports betting software experts, the USWNT is seeking its third straight World Cup title. It dominated the game from the start, with Smith scoring the first goal 14 minutes into her first-ever World Cup game.
Horan passed to Alex Morgan, and the latter flicked the ball towards Smith. As a result, Smith perfectly kicked the ball to the back of the net for the first goal of the game and her first in the World Cup.
US Women’s National Team vs. Vietnam
The underdog had a brief period of success during early US dominance. After consulting the video assistant referee, the USWNT was penalized for a foul on Trinity Rodman. According to pay per head sportsbook experts, Morgan took the penalty. However, Vietnam’s goalkeeper Trn Th Kim Thanh, produced a fantastic save, leading to ecstatic celebrations from the opposition.
Smith scored twice in first-half stoppage time to increase the USWNT’s lead. The forward for the Portland Thorns managed to put the ball in the back of the net but with a far less polished performance than her first goal.
According to sports betting news reports, it required superb effort from Smith to increase the USWNT’s advantage as opportunities came and went. The star player caught the ball over the top of the Vietnam defense and squared it to Horan, who had an open goal to shoot into.
American women’s national team head coach Vlatko Andonovski felt his team played even better than the score indicated. He claimed the squad produced enough scoring chances but hoped for more. Furthermore, he reemphasized that his team was deserving of more goals.
