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‘19 WWC Round of 16 - Cal alum Alex Morgan and USA survives challenge from Spain 2-1

USA 2, Spain 1

Phew! Alex Morgan and USA are still alive after a major (and somewhat surprising) challenge from a good Spain team.

USA ended up scoring both key goals via the penalty. The 2nd half penalty awarded to a weak contact on Rose Lavelle is sure to be discussed at length given it’s controversial nature in deciding the match. What was also quite interesting was that Alex Morgan was ready to take that 2nd penalty before the long VAR review caused Team USA to use Megan Rapinoe on her 2nd penalty attempt of the match instead.