Naeher's heroics crucial in dramatic USWNT victory - Kilgore

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United States interim coach Twila Kilgore celebrated a "huge moment" from goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher after a dramatic penalty shootout victory over Canada in the Concacaf W Gold Cup semifinals at a waterlogged Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego on Wednesday.

"Just stepping up in a huge moment to face a penalty at the end of the game like that and have to turn around and face a penalty shootout. It's not easy to make three saves ... and contribute to the goal tally," Kilgore said.

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Naeher emerged as a hero in the 3-1 penalty shootout, which saw her make three saves and score the second spot kick. However, it…