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The United States women’s national team got off to a hot start in the CONCACAF W Championship, as they beat Haiti 3-0 at the Universitario in Monterrey, Mexico, on Monday.
This year’s CONCACAF W is the qualifying zone tournament for the 2023 Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand, as well as the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.
The eight-team tournament is divided into two groups, with the top two teams in each group automatically qualifying for the 2023 Women’s World Cup, while the third-placed team in each group advances to 10 Intercontinental teams for a chance to win. World Cup spot.
The winner of the CONCACAF W Championship will automatically qualify for the 2024 Summer Games in Paris, with the runner-up and third-place team moving to a CONCACAF Olympics play-off for a place at the Olympics.
Here’s a look at each group and the USWNT Group Stage schedule. The semi-final matches will be held on July 14, and the final will be held on July 18.
Group A
United State
Haiti
Jamaica
Mexico
group b
Canada
Trinidad and Tobago
Costa Rica
Panama
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July 7 at 7 PM ET vs Jamaica
July 11 at 10 PM ET vs Mexico
Widely expected to win the CONCACAF W Championship and seal their berth in both the 2023 World Cup and the 2024 Olympics, the USWNT confirmed their dominance at this year’s tournament with a fantastic outing against Haiti.
Alex Morgan opened the scoring in the 16th minute with a superb shot past Haitian goalkeeper Lara Larco. Mallory Pugh assisted the goal with a superb pass from outside 18 to give the Americans a 1-0 lead.
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Mallory Pugh finds Alex Morgan and ends up with a cheeky click. ? pic.twitter.com/HAFJoGOZfJ
Morgan hit the net again in the 23rd minute with a header from a cross from Kelly O’Hara.
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Alex Morgan has her second day. ? pic.twitter.com/L5dgS2r4w4
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21 goals and 21 qualifying matches
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While the first half was dominant from the United States, Haitian striker Melchy Domornay put some pressure on the American defense line and got a shot at goalkeeper Casey Murphy before Emily Fox was called up for a foul inside the 18 to award the Haitians a penalty.
Roselord Borghella scored the penalty for Haiti in the 42nd minute, and while Murphy expected a foul, the ball hit the post and widened to keep the match 2-0 in favor of the United States.
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Penalty for Roselord Borghella’s attempt with a penalty still elusive. ? pic.twitter.com/JV38mhqOZu
Borghella found herself tangled in action again in first-half stoppage time when she caught O’Hara wearing a cleat, initially receiving a red card. However, the call to a yellow card was canceled after a video review.
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The first-ever VAR decision in the history of the CONCACAF Women’s World Cup qualifiers nullified the red card of Roselord Borghella and Haiti. ? pic.twitter.com/6HnZGHAQ01
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The USWNT’s backline looked shaky in the first half and no doubt caused some consternation for the Americans. However, it was a much better start for the United States after two slow starts against Colombia in an international friendly match last month.
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HT: #USWNT 2 – Haiti 0. A goal from Alex Morgan, Borghella fouls a PK for Haiti, then escapes a red card through the video assistant referee. The main lesson for the United States is that strength in defense needs to be raised at least a few degrees.
The US had a slow start into the second half, which in turn allowed Haiti to feel comfortable and stable in the match. And although Midge Pierce, Ashley Sanchez, Christy Moyes, Sofia Huerta and Megan Rapinoe intervened after the break, the Americans struggled to find the net for the third time.
Rapinoe and Boris came close in the 77th minute, but the call was called off for offside after review. However, Pierce took advantage of the Americans’ third goal of the night in the 84th minute with a shot from the center of the penalty area.
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While the second half was disappointing, Monday’s game overall was a solid start to the championship for the Americans. However, they will need to play better over the next two weeks to earn a place in the final.
The USWNT will take the field again Thursday against Jamaica at 7 p.m. ET. A victory would put the Americans in a good position to win the first set.
