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Rose Lavelle Gives USWNT Crucial Goal in Friendly Win vs. Nigeria

The United States women's national team defeated Nigeria 2-1 in an international friendly on Tuesday night at Audi Field in Washington D.C. to remain undefeated against the Super Falcons.

It was the USWNT's second match against Nigeria in the last three days. The two sides met at Children’s Mercy Park in Kansas City on Sept. 3, and the Americans came away with a 4-0 victory.

Despite the win, Tuesday's match was anything but perfect for the U.S. women.

They U.S. took a 1-0 lead in the 24th minute on an own goal by Nigeria's Oluwatosin Blessing Demehin, but that lead slipped away early in the second half on a goal from Uchenna Kanu in the 50th minute, which tied the match 1-1.