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USA vs. Mexico Women's Soccer: Score and Reaction for 2016 Olympic Qualifying

An 80th-minute goal from Carli Lloyd lifted the United States women's soccer team to a 1-0 win over Mexico in a CONCACAF Olympic qualifying match on Saturday.

Playing against a Mexico team whose defense was difficult to break down, the United States were awarded a penalty in the 79th minute when Karla Nieto was penalized for a handball in the box.

Cecilia Santiago saved Lloyd's initial attempt from the penalty spot, but the midfielder and U.S. captain followed her shot and slotted home the rebound.

CONCACAF showed Lloyd's goal:

It was a slow start from the United States, who didn't piece together many chances in the first half.