On Sunday, the United States Women’s National Team began their 2019 World Cup send-off series against fellow World Cup opponent South Africa. In a commanding performance, the USWNT waltzed to a 3-0 victory.
The match started off in a rather lackluster manner with neither side able to generate high-quality chances. South Africa sat deep and asked a question of the USWNT attack. For the opening periods, no answer came.
But the South African defense could only hold on for so long. Sam Mewis broke the scoreless tie off a ball from Rose Lavelle in the 37th minute for a 1-0 lead.