U.S. women’s national team midfielder Rose Lavelle denied that she dove to win her team’s second penalty kick against Spain, which led to the game-winning goal.
The USWNT defeated Spain 2-1 in Reims on Monday, barely getting past a physical opponent that pushed them to the limit.
Megan Rapinoe scored both of her team’s goals from the penalty spot, with Spain particularly upset about the call referee Katalin Kulcsar made in the 71st minute that sent Rapinoe to the spot for the second time.
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With the game tied 1-1, Lavelle got a touch on a loose ball and Spain’s Virginia Torrecilla stuck her leg out, making contact with Lavelle that sent the U.