U.S.A. vs. Argentina
Both Maddie Dahlien and Claudia Dickey earned a start for the United States against Argentina en route to a 2-0 win. Dickey recorded a full 90 minutes in goal, while Dahlien put in a 45-minute shift at left back. Jordyn Bugg, who was initially called up as part of the SheBelieves Cup roster, exited camp earlier this week, with a hamstring injury.
For Dahlien, the appearance marked her first start for the United States in her second camp and third cap. Much like her previous performances, Dahlien did well to use her speed up and down the left side of the field.
She used her pace and skill to challenge Argentina’s defense, winning possession for the United States and blazing forward in the attacking third of the field.
In the defensive half of the field, Dickey did well to protect the net, making it clear early on that Argentina would need to do a lot to get the ball past her. In the 16th minute, she defended a close-range shot off a corner kick and came up with a block, but the play was whistled offside.
The game-deciding goal was scored by Lindsey Heaps in the 19th minute of the match, when she calmly received the ball at the top of the box and shifted it across her body to release a powerful and precise shot to the near post.
After going into halftime up 1-0, Dickey once again showed up for the United States in the 52nd minute of the match, as she stopped another close-range shot. Just four minutes later, Jaedyn Shaw notched another goal for the U.S., doubling their tally with her curling shot to the right side of the net.
The United States saw the rest of the match through, enduring a physical battle to secure three points in the match.
Next up in the SheBelieves Cup, the United States and Canada go head-to-head! Tune in to the action this Wednesday, March 4 at 3:45 p.m. PT.
