Dynamo Theory · Aug 10, 2016
USWNT clinch Group G with 2-2 draw with Colombia
Erich Schlegel-USA TODAY SportsThe US Women's National Team had some unexpected trouble with Colombia. They dropped a couple of points, but with a 2-2 draw, they officially clinched their group. Maria Catalina Usme scored on two free-kicks, one of which came on an error from Hope Solo, but Colombia were eliminated from the Rio Olympics.
The US started the game on the front foot — Carli Lloyd hit the post in the 3rd-minute — and were mostly dominating the game until Usme's first goal in the 26th-minute. Solo was screened on a short-range free-kick and allowed the bouncing shot roll through her legs, giving the Colombians a surprise lead.