The United States Women’s National Team (USWNT) faced Germany in the Olympic soccer semifinal on August 6, 2024, at the Stade de Lyon in Lyon, France. This was the second meeting between the two teams at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, with the USWNT previously winning 4-1 in the group stage.
Key Statistics
- The USWNT entered the match with a strong record against Germany, boasting a 23-4-5 overall record and a 12-2-2 record in Olympic competition.
- Germany, however, has a rich Olympic history, having won gold in 2016 and bronze in 2000, 2004, and 2008.
Recent Form
- The USWNT had a dominant group stage, winning all three matches without conceding a goal. They defeated Zambia 3-0, Australia 2-1, and Japan 1-0.
- Germany, on the other hand, had a more inconsistent group stage, beating Australia 3-0, losing to the USWNT 4-1, beating Zambia 4-1, and tying Canada 0-0 (won 4-2 in penalty kicks).
Starting Lineups
- The USWNT started with a strong lineup, featuring Sophia Smith, Mallory Swanson, and Tierna Davidson, who made her third start of the tournament.
- Germany started with a mix of experienced players and younger talents, including Giulia Gwinn and Jule Brand.
Match Highlights
- The match was a closely contested and physical affair, with both teams creating chances but neither able to find the back of the net in regulation or extra time.
- Germany’s goalkeeper, Ann-Katrin Berger, made several crucial saves to keep her team in the match.
Outcome
- The match ultimately went to penalties, where the USWNT emerged victorious, winning 4-2 and advancing to the gold medal match against the winner of the Brazil-Spain semifinal.
Post-Match Analysis
- The USWNT’s victory marked their fourth consecutive Olympic semifinal appearance and set them up for a highly anticipated rematch against Brazil, who they defeated in the 2004 and 2008 Olympic finals.
- Germany, despite their impressive Olympic history, will look to regroup and focus on winning the bronze medal match against the loser of the Brazil-Spain semifinal.
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