USWNT secures 1-0 win as Brazil receives eight red cards

The USWNT defeated Brazil 1-0 in a chaotic friendly match that saw eight red cards and 15 yellow cards issued.

Sophia Wilson forced an own goal in the second half for the United States in a scrappy 1-0 win over Brazil in Fortaleza on Tuesday night in which the home side finished with nine players and was shown a total of eight red cards.

A deflected own goal in the second half gave the U.S. women's national team a 1-0 victory over Brazil on Tuesday night in chaotic match that saw eight red cards handed to the Brazilians. Coach Arthur Elias and three assistant coaches were sent off with red cards. Bia Zaneratto and Tarciane were both handed red cards, taking Brazil down to nine players in stoppage time and two additional players were carded following the match.

Wilson sparks winner as US beat Brazil 1-0 Brazil finish with nine after two late reds Dickey earns ninth international clean sheet Sophia Wilson was involved again in her team’s goal and the visiting United States women’s national team survived a physical encounter in Tuesday night’s 1-0 friendly victory over host Brazil in Fortaleza. Wilson’s match-winning shot was ultimately credited as an own goal after it deflected off defender Isabela Chagas past the wrong-footed Lorena in the 63rd minute. Continue reading...