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Naomi Girma header breaks deadlock, gives USWNT 1-0 lead vs Japan

sportsApr 17, 202616128

Sophia Wilson's shot earned a corner, and Rose Lavelle found substitute Kennedy Wesley at the back post. Kennedy Wesley headed the set piece back across goal and Naomi Girma powered a header into the net to put the United States up 1-0 in Commerce City. It is Naomi Girma's third goal for the national team.

Key Highlights

Naomi Girma's third U.S. goal, a headed finish, makes it 1-0.
Kennedy Wesley headed the corner back across for Girma to score.
Sophia Wilson won the corner after a shot, Rose Lavelle supplied the delivery.