USWNT Defeats New Zealand A in 3 Nations Tournament
DUNEDIN, New Zealand – In an unsanctioned match against New Zealand A, the No. 11 U.S. Women’s National Team put up a 4-1 win in their third match of the 3 Nations Tournament in Dunedin, New Zealand.
At five minutes in, the United Eagles got on the board first with a powerful backhand shot from Abby Tamer.
The second quarter was characterized as explosive for the United Eagles, with three dynamic goals from three different athletes. After defending a New Zealand A penalty corner, USA transitioned up the field quickly, finding Ryleigh Heck up top, who crossed the ball to Emma DeBerdine.
Less than a minute later, Hope Rose intercepted a pass up high, and a shot in from Lucy Adams was tipped in by Maddie Zimmer to put USA up 3-0.
The third goal of the frame and fourth of the match came from a perfectly placed penalty corner drag flick by Beth Yeager.
A quiet, scoreless third quarter came and went, as USA retained their 4-0 lead heading into the final frame.
The fourth was similar, seeing a few set piece chances but no further goals from USA. New Zealand A did not leave the game empty-handed, as Ruby Baker broke away to score in the last minute.
Key Moments:
5’ Abby Tamer scores off a backhand shot
12’ Phia Gladieux with an open chance in the circle, saved by NZA goalkeeper
13’ USA penalty corner, shot sent wide
16’ NZA earn their first penalty corner
17’ Emma Deberdine scores off an assist from Ryleigh Heck on a big transition play
17’ Hope Rose with a steal, Lucy Adams slams a shot in and Maddie Zimmer tips it in, USA go up 3-0
20’ NZA penalty corner chance
25’ USA set piece, Beth Yeager with the drag flick to go up 4-0
26’ USA penalty corner
28’ Kealsie Reeb with a step-up to keep the ball out of USA defensive circle
37’ NZA penalty corner, shot goes wide
42’ NZA set piece chance, defended well by USA
49’ NZA penalty corner
53’ Kealsie Reeb makes the stop off a NZA deflected shot, NZA earn a penalty corner
57’ USA shown a yellow card
59’ NZA get on the board with a goal from Ruby Baker
Noteworthy:
- This game was unsanctioned by the FIH
Next Up: The USWNT will play in the 1st/2nd place game of the 3 Nations Tournament on Saturday, January 24 at 10:00 p.m. ET against No. 10 New Zealand. All games can be streamed on HockeyNZ.TV (PPV).
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