Sophia Smith's extra-time goal sends USWNT into the Olympic final with a 1-0 win over Germany
Sophia Smith scored in extra time and the U.S. women's national team secured a spot in the gold medal match at the Paris Olympics with a 1-0 victory over Germany
By ANNE M. PETERSON
Published - Aug 06, 2024, 05:28 PM ET
Last Updated - Aug 06, 2024, 05:28 PM EDT
LYON, France (AP) — Glimpsing a sliver of the net, Sophia Smith's aim was true.
Smith's extra-time goal earned the United States a spot in the gold medal match at the Paris Olympics with a 1-0 semifinal victory over Germany on Tuesday.
The Americans, undefeated in France under new coach Emma Hayes, will be vying for their fifth gold medal in their sixth appearance in the Olympic women's soccer final.
The United States will play Brazil, which defeated Spain 4-2 in the late match, in the tournament final on Saturday in Paris. Germany will play Spain for the bronze medal on Friday at Lyon.
