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Fans were on the edge of their seats yesterday; as the semi-finals match against the NWSL’s second-place team rolled out. As the match stretched to the last moment, Alex Morgan received the loudest cheer. Turning the game on its head, in the 110th minute, the striker delivered a shot that broke the stalemate, and the Wave held on to win 2-1 at Snapdragon Stadium.

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As Morgan scored the goal, the fans were elated. Expressing their happiness, fans quickly reacted on Twitter as Morgan ran past her competitors.

Fans cheered as Alex Morgan scored the goal

Alex Morgan needs no formal introduction. She is one of the most recognizable faces on the soccer field. She currently plays for San Diego Wave. Over the years, she has been consistent and has led her team to many crucial game victories.

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Being a seasoned player, the fans’ hopes were high, and the USWNT star did not disappoint. As both the teams raced past each other to break the tie, all eyes were glued to the ball. Tacking the ball like a maestro, Alex struck the goal.

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The fans quickly shared the news on Twitter; one of her admirers wrote, Alex Morgan w/ the game-winning goal in extra time. With an eventual 2-1 win, @sandiegowavefc qualifies for the next round of the @NWSL playoffs!”

 For the unversed, Morgan became the youngest player on the USWNT roster, and since then, she has been touching one landmark after the other. Impressed by her techniques on the field, the fans declared her “the queen of the goal.”

Being well-versed in the game, she knows how to keep her calm in such crucial games like this. Time and again, she has proved her prowess as she scored match-winning goals. She lived up to everyone’s expectations, scoring her first World Cup goal in the semi-final match against France.

Following a pass from Sofia Jakobsson, Morgan beat Alyssa Naeher with her left-footed effort from the left edge of the box. She executed perfection and showed everyone her finishing skills. As fans reacted, “the GOAT taking her team to the Semifinals.”

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With the goal, the 33-year-old hit her NWSL-best total of 15 goals so far in the 22-game regular season. As the season approaches its finale, the fans are more than excited. With the stakes high, it would be a great delight for the fans if Alex Morgan again leads her team to lift the trophy.

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Do you think Captain Morgan can go all the way again? Let us know in the comments below.