The clash between the New Zealand and the American teams has left a particular situation in the world of football during the SheBelieves Cup dispute. Defender Meikayla Moore, who plays for Liverpool, has scored three goals in her own goal.
The women’s national team tournament is held annually in the month of March in the United States and different invited countries participate. It has been taking place since 2016 and is in its sixth edition, with the Yankees being the queens of the competition with four crowns, one from England and one from France. On the second date hereof, a peculiar situation has arisen.
The United States and New Zealand entered their penultimate match knowing that the outcome of the game would determine their chances of fighting for the title. The contest began to settle with two own goals from Meikayla Moore before reaching six minutes of play, something that would worsen with another in the 36th. Ashley Hatch and Mallory Pugh would put the icing on the goleada (5-0) for the hostesses.
As if the three own goals weren’t enough, Rebekah Stott was substituted before the break, which ended up being lethal. The Christchurch-born defender, who signed for Liverpool in 2020, had what was surely her most difficult match since she became a professional footballer. At 25 years old, who will be 26 as of June 4, the New Zealander faces a few days that are key in the future of her career if she does not come back personally after this unfortunate performance.
The United States has been placed with four points thanks to the victory, leaving them with options to fight for the title after the draw (0-0) on the first day against the Czech Republic. On the last date they will face Iceland, who managed to win (1-0) the Oceanic on the opening date and the Czechs (1-2) on the next. The locals only serve to win.
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