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Second-Half Surge Lifts USA 4-1 Over Brazil

After going down early in the first half due to an own goal, the U.S. Women’s National Team rallied back with three unanswered tallies in the second half to earn a 4-1 victory against Brazil and take home its first Tournament of Nations title.

Earlier in the day, Australia beat Japan, 2-0, which meant the the U.S. had to win by a two-goal margin in order to maintain its lead via tie-breakers over the Matildas in the tournament standings.

The USA created several scoring chances early in the match that could have opened the scoring in its favor.