US Women’s Soccer Team Suffers Rare Defeat With Mexico’s Upset
Underdog Upsets!
The US Women’s soccer team lost and faced a truly unexpected stumble, losing 2-0 to underdog Mexico in a second-ever matchup. This women’s soccer game was a David vs Goliath dogfight, where Goliath found themselves outpaced by, yes, you guessed it: the underdog.
In a staggering 43 encounters, this clash was just Mexico’s soccer team second victory against the US, which goes to show that you can’t go around doing the “hare and the tortoise” layback and that the ball doesn’t always bounce your way.
A Tale of Two Goals and a Zero
The soccer match’s turning point came when Mexico’s Lizbeth Ovalle netted a stunner, thanks to a defensive mix-up from the US side.
As the USWNT pushed forward, looking to level the score, Mexico’s defense turned the soccer game into a fortress the US couldn’t breach. Mayra Pelayo-Bernal then rocketed a long-range shot into the net, sealing the deal.
EL GOL DE LIZBETH OVALLE Y MÉXICO LE ESTÁ GANANDO 1-0 A ESTADOS UNIDOS, YA VETE A EUROPA MAGA🇲🇽❤️pic.twitter.com/WUVrtAVytS
— The Queens👑 (@QueensAmerica) February 27, 2024
Ticket to the Quarterfinals: The US Bounces Back
Despite the unsettling setback and the US Women’s soccer team lost, their spirit remains unfazed, since they’ve already punched their ticket to the 2024 Gold Cup quarterfinals, finishing second in their group.
Nevertheless, this matchup was a shrill wake-up call and a reminder that no soccer team is totally above the underdogs.
The USWNT is now in a rebuilding phase, recalibrating their strategy after this bump in the road. Interim head coach Twila Kilgore emphasized the importance of taking ownership and stepping up their game, since winners know that a loss can be more motivating than a win… sometimes, anyways.
Eyes on the Prize
Both teams are gearing up for the CONCACAF W Gold Cup quarterfinals and, as the knockout rounds loom, both know that every match is a final, and that they’ll need to bring their A-game if they want to bounce back. Yeah, pun intended.
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