The U. S women’s team began their quest for a third consecutive FIFA Women’s World Cup title with a resounding victory. Sophia Smith secured the Player of the Match award by scoring two goals in their first Group E match. Megan Rapinoe was visibly moved by a touching moment that occurred during the post-match ceremony.
USWNT had their youngest player winning the match against Vietnam, who put up a tough fight but finally prevailed. Megan Rapinoe entered the match late to help the team secure their first win. She was overjoyed to share a beautiful moment in her Instagram story about Sophia Smith and her father right after the victory.
What was the moment that touched Megan Rapinoe after the match?
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Megan Rapinoe joined the match in the 62nd minute. She became the 14 player on the U.S. team to play 200 games. Meanwhile, the youngest forward of the team rose to the occasion. The 22-year-old scored twice in the first half. We witnessed a heartwarming moment when her father, Kenny Smith, presented Sophia Smith with the Player of the Match award. Megan Rapinoe shared her affection for Sophia Smith by reposting the photo of Smith and her father on her Instagram story. It was a reminder of the importance of family and support from the team at the bigger stage of the game.
Senior players like Alex Morgan had a tough time in the match, missing a penalty and easy chances in the second half. Smith’s performance in the first match was the only intent for the U.S. team, showing what opponents can expect from them throughout the tournament.
Sophia Smith’s performance for the first match of the U.S. team in the World Cup
Sophia Smith had a breakout performance in the 3-0 victory of the United States over Vietnam in their opening match. The 21-year-old forward scored two goals and assisted another, leading the team to a dominant victory. Smith’s performance was a reminder of her potential as one of the best young players in the world. She is quick, skilled, and had a knack for scoring goals in the game.
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Smith doubled the scoreboard, both from Alex Morgan’s assist. The first goal was a tap-in during the 14 minute and the second was a powerful shot from the box before the half time. She was the major factor in the victory of the United States over Vietnam.
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Sophia Smith finds herself a dream start for WNT while her father and her teammate applauded her stint. What do you think about her performance in the first game? Comment Below.