After Ireland proved to be a tough matchup for the USA, the teams met again on Tuesday night in St. Louis. It would be a game that lacked punch, let’s say. The Americans had a difficult time creating chances and Ireland did plenty to make things difficult defensively and push forward to create something of their own. In the end, a goal from Alana Cook would be the difference for the USA in a 1-0 win.
The USA lined up in their usual 4-3-3 with quite a few changes from the first match between the teams. Of note, Becky Sauerbrunn got her 200th cap in her hometown.